Obituary

Joseph Reece Ziegler, 44, of Hernshaw, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Joseph was born February 2, 1982, in Hays, Kansas, to Jeffrey and Erin (Estep) Ziegler. Joseph was a graduate of Riverside High School’s first graduating class in 2000. Soon after high school, Joseph enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served two combat tours in Iraq. Joseph was a long time dedicated employee in the oil fields in North Dakota, most recently working with Ranger Energy in Williston, North Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Erin Estep Ziegler; brothers, Josh Hatfield and Justin Ziegler; Paternal Grandmother, Charlene Ziegler; Maternal Grandparents, Joe and Pat Estep, and Uncle Bob Ziegler.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Reese; Father, Jeffrey Ziegler (Nancy Lewis) of Hernshaw; brothers, Jeremiah Ferrell of Charleston and Jonathan Ziegler (Emily Mitchell) of Logan; Paternal Grandfather, Bob Ziegler of Hernshaw; Loving Step Mothers, Patti Campbell of Campbells Creek and Melissa Braden of Chesapeake; Aunt Mary Ziegler (Mark Ellisman) of Solona Beach, California; Nieces, Addison and Avery Ferrell of Charleston, Olivia Ziegler, Karleigh and Jaci Jett of Charleston; Nephews Justin Ziegler and Peyton Jett of Charleston and Jaxon Ziegler of Logan; Step Sister, Bobbi and Zach Bowles of Glasgow, and Cousin, Adam Ziegler of San Diego, California.

Joseph enjoyed spending time with Reese, his nieces and nephews, and traveling to see his Aunt Mary in California. Joseph also loved the place he called home and fishing in Pocahontas County, where he couldn’t catch a fish, but tried his best. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and catching up with his Marine Corps buddies.

The family would like to thank all of his childhood friends from Marmet, Marine Corps buddies and co-workers from North Dakota for their love and support. The family would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at CAMC Memorial CPICU for their comfort and care during this time.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, with Chris Keyser officiating.

Visitation will begin two hours prior at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.