Richard F. Zeidler
1934-2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard F. Zeidler, 83, in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ann Claire for 61 years; loving father of Jeanetta (Adam Bryant), Lorena, Kristin (Christopher Rammo), and Britt (Lisa Erin Wurz); proud grandfather to Anna, Sophia, Jake, Eric, Beau, Jessica and Morgan; dear brother to Robert (late Sheila Ward), and uncle to Lynn (Stephen Dorsay) and Michael; will be dearly missed by his dog Missy.

Richard was born in Toronto on December 4, 1934, the son of Fredrick A. Zeidler (born in Germany) and Lorena Coombs (born in St. Louis, MO). He studied at the University of Toronto, graduating with a B.A. Sc. degree in Civil Engineering in 1957. He was a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, and was awarded the Ottawa Construction Association (OCA) Life Membership and the Ottawa General Contractors Association (OGCA) Integrity and Ethics Award after serving as President. He served as Ontario Vice President of the Canadian Construction Association. He was President of the Construction Safety Association of Ontario in 1995-6 after serving 22 years as a Director and then Executive Director.

From 1986 to 1995, Richard was a co-founder of Zeidler & Walker, Z & W Constructors, and Z & W Management, limited companies that were responsible for projects such as the Ottawa Air Cargo Building, Riverpark Seniors Home and The Palladium (Scotiabank Centre). After retiring, he served as a construction consultant, arbitrator and instructor.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Sunday August 19, 2018 at the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. after 10 a.m. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Cancer Center (http://ohfoundation.ca/current-priorities/cancer-care/ottawa-hospital-cancer-centre) will be appreciated.