Bradley Jacob Ziegler, 56 passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Brad was born to Arthur (Jake) and Evelyn (Joyce) Ziegler in Phoenix, Arizona in 1968.
Brad was proceeded in death by his father, Arthur Jacob Ziegler, brother Bruce Wayne Ziegler, and sister Roxanne Ziegler Crum.
Brad was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He led a very happy life filled with his family and friends. Brad was a skilled hunting guide and a carpenter by trade. He spent his life outdoors doing what he loved most, hunting, fishing, and rock hounding. Brad was also a skilled gunsmith where he enjoyed building custom hunting rifles.
Brad is survived by his loving wife Codie Marie Ziegler, his mother Evelyn Joyce Ziegler, his siblings Robin Joy Campbell, Brian Dale Ziegler, Daniel Arthur Ziegler, and Dwight Cook Ziegler.
His legacy will be continued by his ten children/stepchildren: Sasha Ziegler, Westen Clay Ziegler (Shelby Ziegler), Raelie Ziegler Brown (Jordan Brown), Hunter Reed Ziegler, Maecie Ziegler, Baylie Ziegler, Brody Bradley Ziegler, Austin Roy Clark, Caleb Curtis Godwin and Hailey Breann Godwin.
He is also survived by his five grandchildren Jovi Rose Brown, Michael Crew Lucero, Braelynn Mae Lucero, Ryla Jade Brown, Evelyn (Evie) Wren Padilla
A Public Viewing will be held at 11:00am prior to the Funeral Service from 12:00-1:00pm with a luncheon to follow the committal service located at the LDS church building 1150 N Lindsay Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234. (Family members please arrive at 10:00am for viewing and family prayer)
Grave Site Dedication and Burial will be located at the Mesa Cemetery 1212 N Center St Mesa, AZ 85201
The family would like to thank everyone for their continued love and support during this time. Brad was a friend to all, and we will miss the joy and laughter that blessed those who knew him.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Our Hearts ❤️and Prayers are with you all. May the Lord hold you close and comfort you. Brad became a friendly face that we looked forward to seeing each year on the ranch and soon became a special friend. We will miss him dearly. RIP Brad and hunt the big ones in heaven.
Howard and Eva Morin
Brad always seemed to have a smile, rarely did I ever see him frown. I enjoyed our times guiding hunts together in New Mexico and enjoyed the laughter we had. A genuine soul. Rest easy Brad.
Sorrow for family and wishing all much peace. So much love to you and yours
Gonna miss my buddy! He was the nicest guy with a big heart. He was fun-loving and welcoming. Strangers were just friends not yet made. I loved hanging out with Brad whether around a campfire or in the desert or mountains hunting. He was one of a kind. He’d give you the shirt off his back. The Lord must have needed a darn good hunting guide in heaven. May God bless his soul. Rest in peace my friend, you’re suffering is over.
Brad had eagle vision he could see animals that most could barley see through binoculars, he was an awesome carpenter.. heart of gold and a gift to teach a kind patient man.. heart will be missed