Jay F. Zimmerman, 58, Jefferson, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home following a 10 year battle with cancer.
He was born on October 12, 1958 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the son of Frederick "Fritz" and Lois (Engsberg) Zimmerman.
He was a graduate of Lake Mills High School class of 1977.
Jay had been employed as a welder at Briggs & Stratton and in earlier years had been a longtime employee at Fiberdome and Steve's Supermarket.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading about history, and had a great interest and love for bald eagles.
Survivors include his children, Kevin of Fort Atkinson, Katlynne of Jefferson, Erica-Katherine of Edgerton, their mother, Lisa Zimmerman-Wilson of Cambridge, Alex Zimmerman, Terry Zimmerman, their mother, Penny Zimmerman, all of Livingston, MT; one granddaughter, Leslie Nicole Zimmerman; his mother, Lois Zimmerman of Lake Mills; one brother, John Zimmerman of Waterloo; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Brian; daughter, Leslie Ann; and his father.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.
Private Family Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.
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