Thomas Edward Zieler, 42, of 157 Hunters Trail died September 13, 2010 at Smith Phayer Hospice House. He was the son of Thomas Walter and Janice Goury Zieler of Columbus and husband of Jenny Riddle Zieler.

He was a self employed contractor.

In addition to his parents and wife he is survived by a son, Thomas R. Zieler of the home; a sister, Susan Youngerman and husband David of Athens, Ga.; a niece, Julianna Byers of Jackson Hole, Wy., and a nephew, Andrew Youngerman of Athens, Ga.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Petty Funeral Home. A private service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.