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John Zimmerer Obituary
Resident of San Jose
July 25, 1914-Oct. 14, 2010
John Walder Zimmerer slipped peacefully into the arms of his Savior on October 14, 2010. Born July 25, 1914 in Altoona, PA, where he grew up with five siblings Ruth, Carl, Frank, Robert and Willis. A WWII Veteran and resident of California since 1960.
John faithfully cared for his beloved wife, Mary C. Zimmerer, until her death in 1996 due to Alzheimer's. He is survived by his loving children, Mary Wheeler of Cupertino, CA, John G. Zimmerer of Paradise Valley, AZ, and Barbara Liu of Santa Clara, CA, eight grandchildren, his brother Frank Zimmerer of San Jose, CA, and 14 nieces and nephews.
Visitation on Thursday, Oct. 21, 5-9 pm at Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View. Memorial Service on Friday, Oct. 22, 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Rd., Los Altos. Donations in John's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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