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William Ziegler, III
ZIEGLER--William III, a longtime resident of Darien, CT and the third
generation of Darien Ziegler's, died on June 13, 2008. He was the
Chairman and CEO of American MaizeProducts Company until 1995, a
company founded by his late grandfather. He then purchased Swisher international, Inc., a world leading cigar and smokeless tobacco
company and was its Chairman and CEO until his death. Bill was
predeceased by his wife who passed away March 29, 2006. Bill leaves six
children, Melissa J. Ziegler of Darien, William T. Ziegler and Peter M.
Ziegler of Stamford, Cynthia Ziegler Brighton of Southport, Helen
Ziegler Benjamin of South Norwalk and Karl H. Ziegler of Rowayton, as
well as eight (wonderful) grandchildren. He is also survived by his
sister, Helen Z. Steinkraus of Darien. Calling hours will be held at
the Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Rd., Darien on June 17, 2008 from
5pm to 8pm. A private Luncheon will be held at his home on Hay Island
in Darien on Wednesday June 18th 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Darien EMS-Post 53, Box 2066, Darien, CT
06820, or Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., South Norwalk,
CT 06854
Swisher employs 1,500 overall, mostly at plants in Jacksonville, Florida, and Wheeling, West Virginia.
Ziegler is survived by six children. His wife of 55 years, Jane, died two years ago.