Douglas Ziegahn

Douglas D. Ziegahn, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, on July 30, 1950, to parents Donald and Isabelle Ziegahn.

In his youth he attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Marshfield. He graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1968. Doug enjoyed reminiscing about his youth on the family farm. Doug earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972.

Except for several years as director of an assisted living facility in McFarland, Doug worked his entire career in the hospitality industry in Madison. He was the general manager of several local hotels, including the Sheraton, Quality Inn, and Radisson. In recent years he managed the Mariner's Inn Restaurant in Maple Bluff.

Doug will be remembered as an extremely hard worker, always with constant attention to details--all details. He will also be remembered for his ever-present unique ability to see humor in almost every situation. He enjoyed gardening as well as his travels to Europe, Australia, and California. He also enjoyed cooking, and he was a magnificent cook. In earlier years he also greatly enjoyed family gatherings at the home farm house. He was a very kind person, and he will be missed by many people.

He was predeceased by his parents, He is survived by his brother Barry (Kay), his sister Pamela (Jeff Loveland), several nieces and nephews, and his special friend Tanya Stafford.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.