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1933 - 2006
.jpg) Virgil (Zip) Lee Zimmerman at the age of 73 passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006 at his home in Willow City, Texas formerly of Russell, Kansas after a brief but very courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 20, 1933 in Hays, Kansas the first born to William Zimmerman and Loretta Weaver. Zip served in the U.S. Air Force during Korean War. He married the love of his life, Mary Weigel on June 2, 1953 in Hays, Kansas. Zip was a self-educated man that was very informed about current events. Zip was a gifted master carpenter and craftsman that enjoyed attention to detail. During his career he specialized in restoration and cabinetry. His knowledge encompassed many areas. He loved nature, gardening and fishing. Zip was a man small in stature but big in heart and had a special love for children who, in turn, adored him. He was always very giving of his time to them. Zip never ceased to amaze everyone with his humor and wit. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents William and Loretta Zimmerman, brother Charles Zimmerman and infant son Joseph.
Zip is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Zimmerman of Willow City, Texas; son Bill (Zip) Zimmerman and wife Karen of Willow City, Texas; daughter Debbie Roberts and husband Gary of Kerrville, Texas; son Rod Zimmerman and wife Michelle of N. Richland Hills, Texas; brothers Francis Zimmerman and wife Joan of England and Ernest (Porky) Zimmerman and wife Koleene of Salina, Kansas; sisters Darlene Herbel and husband Ken of Salina, Kansas and Tammy Dreiling and husband Larry of Evans, Georgia; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous very special nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him. A very special thanks to the Hill Country Memorial Hospice staff for their care and compassion during his illness.
Graveside services will be held 10 am, Monday, Aug. 14, 2006 at Willow City Cemetery in Willow City with military honors with Chaplain Richard Vandeventer officiating the services.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Zip Zimmerman Jr., Rod Zimmerman, Gary Roberts, Joe Hindman, Gabe Price and Dusty Zimmerman.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hill Country Memorial Hospice. |
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Gary and Debbie Roberts
debz@ktc.com
Sunday August 20, 2006 at
1:04 AM
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Thank you everyone for your very nice thoughts. We loved Dad so much and will miss him and his very unique personality and all the laughs.
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marilyn(Dreiling) Roberts
Bodyman@KCEVEREST.Net
Saturday August 19, 2006 at
9:33 PM
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dear Zimmerman Family,We are sorry to hear about lost.wE ALSO HAVE HAD A LOST MY MOTHER mARY ANN AUGUSTINE-DREILING,AUGUST6,mARILYN ROBERTS
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Tammy Dreiling
Friday August 18, 2006 at
5:10 PM
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Mary, Bill, Debbie , Rod & family,
Although Zip was my brother my heart goes out to you for your loss of a spouse & father. He will always be in our hearts. You will always be memories.
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zip & karen zimmerman
zip86k@ktc.com
Friday August 18, 2006 at
1:03 PM
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We will foreever miss the smiles & the love.
LOVE YOU DAD
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Brady and Martha Dreiling
Thursday August 17, 2006 at
8:01 PM
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You have our deepest condolences. Your family will be in our prayers.
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Vernon Moehle
Thursday August 17, 2006 at
1:08 PM
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Hi Karen & Zip,
Sorry to hear about the death of your dad. I understand the hurt that you are going through. It is too bad that you were not able to enjoy him a little longer in Willow City.
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Randy, Kerri, Alyssa, & Brecken Ralston
kerri@etling.kscoxmail.com
Thursday August 17, 2006 at
11:38 AM
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Mary and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Zip was a very special man to alot of people. Take care.
Love,
Randy, Kerri, Alyssa, & Brecken Ralston
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Eugene,Arlene Weigel
Wednesday August 16, 2006 at
8:29 AM
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Zimmerman family,
Zip was our brother-in-law,friend,neighbor,and carpenter
who always gave us advise with our home projects.We will miss his jokes and smile.
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Steve, Kendra, Janae & Jaelynn Johnson
sjohnson17@cox.net
Tuesday August 15, 2006 at
10:27 PM
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Always my Uncle Virgil - and yes, he was adored by children. He always had time for my siblings and myself growing up and showed the same affection to my girls when I started my family. I will miss my mom being the "butt" of his jokes!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Love and blessings,
Kendra
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JR and Amy Schmitt
Tuesday August 15, 2006 at
6:26 PM
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Dear Aunt Mary and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Know we are thinking of you all and continue to pray for you.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
J.R. and Amy
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Gladys Billinger
Tuesday August 15, 2006 at
5:01 PM
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Mary, Sorry to hear about your husband. My condolences to you and your families. My prayers are with you.
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J.W and Colene Schmitt
Tuesday August 15, 2006 at
2:30 PM
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Mary and Family. Sorry to hear of Zips passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care . The Schmitts
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Brandon Dreiling and Family
Tuesday August 15, 2006 at
10:06 AM
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Condolences to Aunt Mary and the whole Zimmerman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
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Kelly S Zimmerman
Monday August 14, 2006 at
11:33 AM
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Aunt Mary ~ Sorry to hear about Uncle Zip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family always.
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Henry and Lola Hohn
Sunday August 13, 2006 at
10:09 PM
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Debbie Roberts
Sunday August 13, 2006 at
9:00 AM
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He will be missed. Love to all the other zip
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Vicki Zimmerman-Ackerman
vla0906@yahoo.com
Saturday August 12, 2006 at
9:54 PM
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My sincere condolences to the Zimmerman Family. It has been a very long time since the last time I saw Virgil, but I remember him well. I will remember him, as well as the whole Zimmerman clan, in my prayers and thoughts.
With Love, Vicki & family
(in California)
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Phyllis Ricks
Saturday August 12, 2006 at
12:43 PM
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Debbie, I am so sorry about your Dad. It is so hard to lose your Dad and I know you will miss him terribly. Know that prayers are being offered up for you and family.
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