Edwin Wayne Zimmerman Sr Obituary (1939

Edwin Wayne Zimmerman Sr., 66 of Russellville, Arkansas, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the home of his son & daughter-in-law in Belleville, Arkansas. Born March 21, 1939 in Jones County, Iowa to Rudolf (Rudy) & Hazel Peck Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 43 years Carloyn Zimmerman; and a sister Diane Frasher. He joined the Air Force after High School in 1957. On May 11, 1962 he married Carolyn Behrens in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1966 he received an Honorable Discharge from the Air Force. While raising five boys, he attended the University of Nebraska, from which he graduated in 1975. He worked for five years as a Teacher and a Coach. He then became involved in a number of Community Groups such as The Russellville Lions Club, River Valley Council of the Blind, Arkansas State Council for the Blind and the Arkansas Eye Bank. He was an active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church where he also was in various church groups. He is survived by five sons & daughter-in-laws, Mike Zimmerman Sr. & wife Becky of Belleville, Ar., Edwin Zimmerman Jr. & wife Marion of Fort Smith, AR., Mark A. Zimmerman & wife Marie of Leigh, NE., David A. Zimmerman Sr. & wife Donna of Virginia Beach, VA., Jeffery Zimmerman & wife Lisa of Humphrey, NE.; fourteen grandchildren, Mike Jr., Travis, Matthew, Tracy, Eric, Kelly, Candy, Allen, Tyler, Amber, Amanda, Andrea, Timothy & Treyton; He is also survived by his loving pet & best friend Peanut Funeral service will be 2:00p.m. Saturday at St. Johns Lutheran Church with Pastor Darrell Kobs officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A special thanks for Sue & Margaret. Thank you two and your Hospice team for everything you have done for our father. Active Pallbearers- Jeffery Zimmerman, Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Bob Smith, Len Weeks, Lyle Hawkins & Jeff Keene Honorary Pallbearers- Mike Zimmerman Sr., Edwin Zimmerman Jr., Mark Zimmerman, David Zimmerman Sr., The Lions Club of Russellville, Ar. PDF Printable Version