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Michael 'Zig' Sigler
MICHAEL "ZIG" SIGLER
Cedar Rapids
Michael "Zig" Sigler, 59,
of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center. Zig's Last Ride starts at 4 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Rumors Bar and Grill, located at 400 F Ave. NW. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids, is handling arrangements.
Michael was born Oct. 20, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Richard and Myra (Hansen) Sigler. Zig graduated from the School of Hard Knocks. He worked for many years at Apache Hose and Belting, maintenance. Zig enjoyed riding his "Beasty B**ch," fishing, camping, cooking and, most of all, spending time with his many friends and family.
Zig is survived by his wife, Dee Wicher; son, Nate Pilkenton (Tiernan Fleming); and daughter, Krissy Pilkenton, both of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Tyson Meader, Keanan, Bradyn and Devan Pilkenton, Hayden Fleming, Jaymz Winter and Emmah Lewis; his cousin, Becca Clark-Howe; as well as his brothers, sisters and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lonnie Sigler; numerous aunts and uncles; as well as many "brothers and sisters."
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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