Vincent E. Ziegler M.D.
Vincent E. Ziegler, M.D. age 72 of Fort Mitchell, KY died on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. Dr. Ziegler graduated from Xavier University (1968), University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1972), Residency training Washington University – Barnes Hospital St. Louis Missouri (1975) Chief Resident (1976), Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Washington University Medical School (1976-978) While at Washington University Dr. Ziegler developed the Mania Rating scale (Now referred to as the Young Mania Rating Scale) a scale widely used in psychiatric research today. Dr. Ziegler was in Private Practice Psychiatry Northern Kentucky at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Booth Memorial and St. Luke Hospitals (1978-2012) He served multiple Terms on the Executive committee and as Chief of Psychiatry. Dr. Ziegler was a Knothole Baseball Coach, Avid Bird Watcher, Fly Fisherman, Water Fowl and Upland Bird hunter. Dr. Ziegler retired in 2012 and split his time at is beloved cabin on the East Rosebud River in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana. He was especially proud of his wife’s work with Friends of East Rosebud to gain permanent protection by way of the East Rosebud Wild and Scenic River Act passed by the United States Senate and House and signed into law by the president on Aug. 2, 2018. Dr. Ziegler was predeceased by his parents Edward and Rita Ziegler, brother Robert and sister Linda. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Leslie Evans Ziegler, son’s Michael (Rachael) of Lakeside Park, Jonathan of Fort Mitchell; brother Edward Ziegler of Denver, CO; sisters Sylvia Burke of Union, KY, Jeannine Ravenscraft of Denver, CO. and grandchildren Brooklynn and River of Lakeside Park. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 4-7pm with a Blessing to follow at 7pm all at Linnemann Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center 30 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, KY. 41018. Memorials to The Point Arc 104 W. Pike Street, 41011. www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com