Franklin H. Zeigler, age 78, of Germansville PA, died Thursday, April 15, 2004 in the St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill PA. He was the Widower of the late Perma A. (Fenstermacher) Zeigler, 2002.

Born in West Penn PA, he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Ida M. (Troxell) Zeigler. He was a Pennsylvania German Farmer since 1955 in Heidelberg Township, where he and his late wife Perma operated a farm produce market in Palmerton and Slatington for 60 years. He was a Member of the United Church of Christ Congregation of Heidelberg Union Church, Slatington PA. He was also a Member of the Lehigh County Farmer's Association.

He is survived by his Sister, Agnes M. Eckhart of Lehighton PA; Brother, Ernest D. Zeigler of Andreas PA; and Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2004 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may call 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend George W. Bahner officiating. Interment in Heidelberg Union Cemetery, Slatington PA.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Heidelberg U.C.C. Memorial Fund c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.