Birth date: Oct 19, 1944 Death date: Jul 3, 2025
Donald Alan Ziebarth, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 3, 2025, at his home in Odessa, Florida. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 19, 1944, Don moved to Clearwater, Florida, in 19 Read Obituary
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with uncle Don
Love Savannah
Don and I worked together for over 30 years at Palm harbor homes and have been friends for close to 50 years. Without a doubt Don was one of the smartest and nicest guys I have ever met. Don was always willing to help others succeed. He helped me a lot during my career at Palm Harbor and I am a better man because of his examples of leadership. Don was an excellent mentor to a lot of folks. Don was an excellent coworker but more importantly he was my friend. I pray for family during this difficult time in their lives.
Benny Nelson
I had the good fortune to call on Z at Triple AAA when he was purchasing manager, and I was manager of Johns Manville in Ocala. The year was 1976. He and I became the closest of friends and were close to the end of his life. From him I learned something I have always lived by in business.
"Business is business and friendship is friendship." He always honored that principle, but he was the truest and most loyal friend I have ever known of there being. He was a principled man who lived by a code and he was fair and honest in all that he did. He loved golf and I loved golfing with him as we did so many times over the years. He loved USF football and I loved Auburn. He always bet on Alabama and called to rib me when Auburn lost a game. When both Alandra and Caden were at Alabama he called me every week. I looked forward to each of those calls and will miss him more than words can say. We travelled together, we spent time together and I feel as if something essential in my life has died also. Donald Ziebarth, RIP and safe travels. Both Valerie and I love you and Eleni. Thank you for the great gift of your friendship and your love and support.
Don (Scott)
