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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald L.
Zimmerman
Jul 21, 1938 — Aug 9, 2015
Obituary
Donald L. Zimmerman, 77, Fort Atkinson, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at his home.
He was born on July 21, 1938 in the town of Aztalan, the son of the late Alfred and Esther (Lieret) Zimmerman.
He married Sandra Sands on October 21, 1961 at the Deerfield Lutheran Church.
He had served in the 32nd division of the Army National Guard. He was called in to the Berlin Crisis and lived in Washington for a year but was never deployed.
Don had been the Supervisor/Manager for Lake Mills Blacktop for 41 years prior to retirement.
He was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as usher, church council member, and assisted with the building of new church.
He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and playing accordion with the Old Time Music Makers.
Don was a gracious, honorable, loving husband, father and friend who always had a gleaming smile for everyone he met.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Fort Atkinson; one son, Richard of Deerfield; one sister, Mary (Gary) Martinson of Jefferson; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Earl Zimmerman, Marvin Zimmerman; two sisters-in-law, Ruth, Irene; and one nephew, David Zimmerman.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.
Burial will be in Kroghville Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice, Inc.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on July 21, 1938 in the town of Aztalan, the son of the late Alfred and Esther (Lieret) Zimmerman.
He married Sandra Sands on October 21, 1961 at the Deerfield Lutheran Church.
He had served in the 32nd division of the Army National Guard. He was called in to the Berlin Crisis and lived in Washington for a year but was never deployed.
Don had been the Supervisor/Manager for Lake Mills Blacktop for 41 years prior to retirement.
He was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as usher, church council member, and assisted with the building of new church.
He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and playing accordion with the Old Time Music Makers.
Don was a gracious, honorable, loving husband, father and friend who always had a gleaming smile for everyone he met.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Fort Atkinson; one son, Richard of Deerfield; one sister, Mary (Gary) Martinson of Jefferson; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Earl Zimmerman, Marvin Zimmerman; two sisters-in-law, Ruth, Irene; and one nephew, David Zimmerman.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.
Burial will be in Kroghville Cemetery.
If desired, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Rainbow Hospice, Inc.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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