Richard Ziebell III

Richard “Sonny” “Dick” “Rich” Ziebell III, 86, passed away December 14, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 29, 1935, the son of Orpha Eva Ruth Tollefson and Richard William Carl Ziebell II.

Throughout his career as a mechanic, Richard worked at Western Concrete, several Ford dealerships, Zirbel Auto Crushing, and retired after almost 20 years with the city of Des Moines. Dick also owned and operated a service station in Minnesota and two salvage yards in Des Moines.

Richard was a talented woodworker which was evident in the homes he built and remodeled over the years. He enjoyed NASCAR, learning new skills, and helping his loved ones whenever he could.

Richard is survived by his wife, Alma; sons, Richard Ziebell, William Ziebell, Robert (Darra) Ziebell and his nephew that he considered a son, Gerald Ziebell; daughters, Diane (John) Vaux and Laura (John) Baumgartner; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Ziebell, Vaunnetta (James) Spiers, and Floydene (Richard) Archer; his brothers, Norm Carlson and William Hilton, as well as many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard (Pearl) and mother, Orpha (Ockie); his son, Scott; and siblings, Terry, Gerald, Gary, Patricia and Virginia.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines where the family will greet visitors beginning at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Oralabor Cemetery in Ankeny.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Salvation Army in memory of Richard.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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