March 16, 2007

Ralph Michael Zieglmeier

Ralph Michael Zieglmeier, 66, died March 14, 2007, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1020 S. Blunk in Palmer.

He was born Oct. 28, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minn. He was raised in and attended high school in St. Cloud. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1961. In 1974, he moved to Alaska. He lived in Anchorage and Eagle River before moving to Wasilla in 2005, where he claimed his residency.

He worked on the construction of the Alaska pipeline and at Elmendorf Air Force Base before he took a job with the Municipality of Anchorage in 1994. He retired from the municipality in 2005. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, and local IBEW 1547. He loved preaching and teaching what the Bible has to say on many subjects.

Some hobbies he enjoyed were Bible study, hunting, fishing, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.

His family stated, &#8220Ralph was a cheerful man who brought joy and laughter wherever he went. He loved to teach people what the Bible had to say and how it could affect their lives for the better. Ralph had a heart bigger than his chest and would help anyone in need. Although he had very strong opinions, we all loved him for his honesty and outspokenness.”

He is survived by his wife, Florence Zieglmeier of Wasilla; brother, Roger Zieglmeier of St. Cloud; brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Mary Zieglmeier of St. Cloud; brother, James Zieglmeier of St. Cloud; sister, Joan Fields of San Antonio, Texas; and sister, Jean Pawlenty of Colorado Springs, Col.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Gilbert and Bertha Zieglmeier; and brother, Richard Zieglmeier.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.

Bob E. Clark

Bob E. Clark, 77, a resident of Ryderwood, Wash., died on Feb. 23, 2007, at Providence Hospital of Centralia.

He was born on Jan. 11, 1930, in Olympia, Wash., to William and Ethel Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce; two daughters, Peggy (Jim ) Rogers of Olympia, and Brenda (Todd) Hardwick of Wasilla; two sons, Ken (Shirley) Clark of Rochester, Wash., and Roger (Sylvia) Clark of Montana; three brothers, Vern and Mike of Olympia, and Pat of PeEll, Wash.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and grandson, Tracy Hardwick.

A gathering of family and friends is set for March 24, at the home of Ken and Shirley. For more information, please call (306) 273-6014.

Andy Elvin Anderson

Andy Elvin Anderson was born on July 21,1981, in Phoenix, Ariz. He died Feb. 16, 2007, at Kingman Regional Hospital, in Kingman, Ariz.

He started his school years in Prescott, Ariz., moving to Kingman his third-grade year. Throughout his younger years, he would visit Alaska, then moved to Alaska permanently during his high school years, and graduated in 1999 from Colony High School.

After high school, he returned to Kingman where he trained and became an electrician working in Arizona and California.

He was a great handyman, working with wood and laying tile. He had the ability to fix almost anything, his family writes.

One of his passions, was to hunt with his dad, and spotting game was his specialty. He treasured the outdoors, always wanting to be camping, hiking or fishing, he could snag those Alaska salmon better then most, his family writes. He was also athletic, and enjoyed football, baseball, basketball and gymnastics. Snowboarding was another love, and he was a natural due to his gymnastics background. He would spend hours trudging in deep snow to the top of a mountain for a 5-minute ride to the bottom.

He is survived by his wife, Tia Hummel of Kingman; son, Andy Anderson Jr. of Kingman; daughter, Kyla Anderson of Kingman; mother, Donna Anderson of Kingman; father, Edward, stepmother Kathy Anderson, and stepbrothers Ty and Clint Thornhill, all of Palmer; sister, Christian and brother-in-law Curt Witte of Kingman; brother, Brett Anderson of Kingman; sister, Danae Anderson of Kingman; grandmother, Roberta Watson of Kingman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was a loving son, brother, husband and dad, his family writes. He had a heart of gold, he could make you laugh no matter what kind of mood you were in. He will be missed greatly.

Robert L. Lewis

Longtime Alaskan and Houston resident Robert L. Lewis, 76, died March 6, 2007, at Ruthie's Place Assisted Living in Wasilla, following a battle with cancer.

No services are planned at this time.

He was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Eustace, Texas, to Luther and Jewel Lewis.

He came to Alaska in 1950, owned Yellow Cab Company in Anchorage in the early 1960s and 1970s, worked on the pipeline in the late 1970s, and was a driver for People Mover in Anchorage in the '80s and '90s.

He was preceded in death by children, Shirley, Ronald and Debbie Lewis.

Survivors are his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Wilma Lewis of Kazar, Ore.; sister, Nell of Kansas; half brother, Don Cook of Texas; sons, Robert L. and David D. of Alaska, and Rex L. of Washington; and grandsons, Ryan, Timothy and Patrick Lewis, all of Alaska.

Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel.