Tamara Ann Ziegler-Zilk

Tamara A. Ziegler-Zilk, 55, of Neillsville, WI died at her home on Monday, February 22, 2016.Tamara Ann Ziegler was born on May 14, 1960 in Neillsville, WI the daughter of Ronald and Shirley (Schultz) Ziegler. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1978 and went on to UW- La Crosse for Pharmacy Technician. She moved to Madison where she worked for the Dean Clinic and was later transferred to Milwaukee where she became a pharmaceutical rep working on the road for several years. In 1992, Tamara moved back to Neillsville and worked at Rice-Rust Pharmacy in Marshfield, WI until they closed. At that time she went to work with Peter Langreck on his farm raising veal calves. Tamara loved gourmet cooking, reading, gardening and spending time in the outdoors. She also loved motorcycles and owned her own Harley Davidson. She was united in marriage to Gary Beyer. They eventually divorced. She met Mark Headrick and moved to La Crosse. They had a daughter, Lizabeth, the light of her life and moved back to Neillsville. On April 16, 2004 she was united in marriage to William Zilk in Neillsville. Tamara was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.She is survived by her husband, Bill, a daughter, Lizabeth of Neillsville, two step-sons, Brandon (Sarah) Zilk of Chippewa Falls, WI and Nathan Zilk of Eugene, OR, her father, Ronald Ziegler, a sister, Tracy (Brad) Harder, and a nephew, Lars Harder all of Appleton, WI. Tamara was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley and a brother, Mark.A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Terry Marg will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Gesche Funeral Home.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Tamara's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456