During his administration, Milwaukee grew industrially and never had to borrow money to repay loans. Federal funding was obtained to complete the highway system that was started under Dan Hoan. The park system was upgraded.
His brother of Carl Zeidler, the so-called "Singing Mayor," also served as mayor of Milwauee.
Zeilder is still living and involved in politics as a socialist as he nears one hundred years of age.