of Conway, AR
January 28, 1933 - April 30, 2025
John Alan Ziegler, 92, of Conway, AR, passed away on April 30, 2025. He was born January 28, 1933, in Belleville, IL to John Wendell and Georgia Elizabeth Ziegler. John was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Peggy, and his second wife, Iris Butler Scales Ziegler.
Dr. Ziegler held the post of professor emeritus at Hendrix College in Conway, having taught there for 24 years from 1974 to 1998. Between 1991 and 1998 he was Harold and Lucy Cabe Distinguished Professor of History and Politics at Hendrix.
Previously he taught at California State University Hayward (1966-72) and at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (1972-74). He received his BA and MA from Southern Illinois University and his PhD from Syracuse University (1970). Prior to his teaching career, Ziegler served in the U.S. Army (1957-1960).
Professor Ziegler was probably most proud of the work he did fostering deeper relationships between citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom through lectures and participation in international conferences, as well as by promoting study abroad opportunities for the students at Hendrix College. His passion grew out of his own experience as a student at St. Andrew's University in Scotland where he was a fellow of The Rotary Foundation from 1956-57.
Dr. Ziegler was the author of several books: ''Experimentalism and Institutional Change: An Approach to the Study and Improvement of Institutions'' (1994), ''In Search of the Special Relationship with Britain'' (2000), and ''Special Relationships: Six Stories'' (2013).
John is survived by his children Nathaniel Ziegler of Wooster, AR, and Robin (Cliff Chen) Ziegler of Pittsburgh, PA, and by his granddaughter Lucy Chen of Pittsburgh. Other survivors include his sister Jackie Hebner of Branson, MO, and his niece and nephew, Gayle and Allyn (Pat) Hebner, as well as his first wife, Rev. Dr. Carol Ziegler.
A memorial service will be held. Information will be provided when it is available.