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Brian Zimmerman Obituary
Born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 26, 1971, son of Patricia Hicks of St. Helen, Mich., and Roger Zimmerman of Ithaca, Mich., Brian earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. A field service engineer, he worked for seven years for Rite Track of West Chester, Ohio. Of Protestant faith, he regularly attended the Moosic Presbyterian Church.
An avid sports fan who loved NASCAR racing, he also rooted for both the Boston Red Sox and the Michigan State Spartans. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. A loving husband, father of three and brother, he will be forever missed.
He is also survived by his three children: two sons, Cole Patrick and Chase Randolph; and daughter, Lana Christine, all at home; his brother, Douglas Zimmerman of DeWitt, Mich.; his sister, Kelly Meyer of Atlanta, Georgia; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and his mother-in-law.
Private services to be conducted by the Rev. Joyce Warner will be held on Saturday. Interment will follow in the Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brian's name to a trust to benefit the Family of Brian Zimmerman, in care of Fidelity Banks of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Please visit www.KearneyFu neral Home.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Zimmerman
Robert Glynn
August 21, 2012
our thoughts and prayers will be with your family,we are saddened for your passing,we know you are with god and smileing down on us all!may god give your family the strength to get thru this.we are sending all our love to your family and to our cousin debbie and her housband rodger.
The Kepler's
August 17, 2012
So sorry to the family & friends of Brian. We were there at the race. So sad, Stay Strong.
Judy & Larry Balthaser
August 13, 2012
TO THE ZIMMERMAN FAMILY:
My husband & I were camping close by at Pocono & didn't know what happened until Monday. We are so.sorry for your loss. May God give.all.of you His peace and comfort. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerest sympathy,
Becky G.
August 12, 2012
Dear Brian Zimmerman Family & Friends,
As a fellow Nascar fan, please know you are in the thoughts & prayers of every fan of the sport that Brian loved.
My husband and I offer our condolences. May God bless you all & give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Many prayerful hugs to all who were blessed to know & love Brian.
August 11, 2012
Dear Mimi and family,
We are sorry to hear of Brian's passing. It is such a shame to indure the two horrific accidents that you have been through.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. We hope God will ease the pain and watch down on you.
Love,
Aunt Trudy and Uncle Bob
Christina Fetcho
August 10, 2012
I was watching the race 3000 miles away but I grew up in Penna., and I would have been at that race.I am so sorry for your loss.I am sure Brian is hanging out with Dale as we speak.
Gary
August 10, 2012
We too were at the Pocono event on Sunday with the whole NASCAR community. All of us in the RV section are deeply saddened by Brian's loss. May he rest in piece and watch over the family.
Melanie Morris-Nolan
August 10, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. I have fond memories of Brian at family reunions when we were kids. He will be forever in our hearts.
Daunyel Shaffer
August 10, 2012
Mrs. Zimmerman and family, my prayers are with you in this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss!
Kim
August 10, 2012
Mrs. Zimmerman, you and your children our in our thoughts and prayers. My family and I are deeply saddened and very sorry for your loss.
Lisa
August 9, 2012
Mrs. Zimmerman and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is a great tragedy that you and your family must now endure. Please, if there is anything I can do let me know. Marco and Marcel would love for the kids to come over and play while you take some time for yourself.
Mike & Judy S
August 9, 2012
Mimi my prayers go out to you and the kids may god give you strength to get through these next days. Understand that Brian is with you.
Colleen
August 9, 2012
To the Zimmerman family, we are so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through. I didn't know your husband personally, but I am also an avid Nascar fan and was at the Pocono race and I think about him daily. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all.
August 9, 2012
Mrs.Zimmerman and family. sorry for your loss, may god give you strength in this time of sorrow. Brian will always be with you and family in spirit.
Debbie
August 9, 2012
I join with so many others offering my deepest sympathy. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by your racing family.
NASCAR Race Talk
August 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Zimmerman family.
Diana
August 9, 2012
I am sorry for your loss..I was also at the race on Sunday and it is just heartbreaking to lose a member of our racing family..
brent nowostawski
August 9, 2012
god speed
Grant & Jane Ingram
August 8, 2012
To all of you,
I pray that God will hold you dearly in his arms and give you strength right now.
Angie Oplinger
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss, my families prayers go out to you all for strength during this hard and tragic time.
August 8, 2012
My thoughts & prayers to the Zimmerman family. I was at the race on Sunday, I was just heartbroken. God bless all of you. May Brian Mr. Nascar fan as I called him sunday Rest In Eternal Peace. Godspeed.
mike weizer
August 8, 2012
i'am so sorry for your loss!!!!!!!
Dan LaRose
August 8, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss, God Speed
Mark Philipps
August 8, 2012
I pray God fills the void left by this truly tragic event. God Bless. My prayers are with your family
B G W
August 8, 2012
May God grant your family peace, mercy, and grace,
Kevin & Brandy Johnson
August 8, 2012
God bless this family and friends of the sad time they endour..RIP Brian and godspeed
Robyn Quinn
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss Mrs. Zimmerman, and all other family members. It could have been any one of us at Nascar that day. It was my very first race, and tragic for me to hear about this. Mrs. Zimmerman, I pray God will greatly comfort you and hold you in His great loving arms. Peace be with you. I know what its like to lose the "love of your life". So sorry.
Alice Williams
August 8, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am a Nascar fan and know he is with some of the greatest drivers! Hope you can find some comfort during your difficult time.
Carmen Mielo
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Empire Racing
August 8, 2012
To the Zimmerman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. I am sure he was welcomed with open arms by the drivers at the gates..
August 8, 2012
very sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my prayers, nascar lost a great fan.
Steve Humphrey
August 8, 2012
Sorry To Hear About Your Tragic Loss. Condolences Go Out To You.
The Sutton Family
August 8, 2012
To the Zimmerman family, we are sorry for your loss. We were at Pocono on Sunday as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in knowing that Brian is in a better place. He will now watch over and guide you forever. He will never really leave you as you have him in your heart and wonderful memories that will keep him near. God bless your family. Rest in peace Brian.
Joan Hill
August 8, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Zimmerman. The face of NASCAR will be forever changed and will remain deep in my thoughts. God bless your family in your time of need.
Laura Feeney
August 8, 2012
To the family of Brian Zimmerman:
My thoughts and prayers are with you from north of the border in Ontario, Canada
Marguerite Gollahon
August 8, 2012
Im so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Donna Kaberline
August 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Althaus Susan
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss..Many thoguhts and prayers being sent to your family at this difficult time..God Bless you and your family..RIP Brian
Gayle and Ky Roby
August 8, 2012
My husband and I send you prayers and feel we have lost a NASCAR family member. We will remember Brian at each race from now on. God bless you all!
Raymond McGuire
August 8, 2012
Sorry for yalls loss. Its horrible to have lost someone so special to you
Benjamin Hunter
August 8, 2012
May the Lord lead you through this tough time. You may feel you are all alone but know that the Lord has chosen this path for a reason. You and your family are in my prayers
Kim Staton
August 8, 2012
My Thoughts and prayers r with the family.GOD BLESS YOU. May God's blessings be on you in your difficult time
Janine Sewell
August 8, 2012
Mimi,
Reading all the messages from Nascar friends brought tears and thoughts that there are caring people. I know this is the most difficult time for you. God is keeping Brian safe and will have him watching over you and the children. God Bless
Trista Carter
August 8, 2012
From my family to yours please accept my deepest condolences. We may have never met but as someone else said, we Nascar fans are a family and we are here for your family, in loving support, in thought and prayer. So sorry for your loss.
August 8, 2012
Are thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Phoenix Crew
August 8, 2012
Very sad!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends.
Sandra Winters
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences. Prayers to you, your family, and friends. I too was at that race. Please know that many people, NASCAR fans especially, all are thinking of you during this difficult time. God Bless you.
John Odell
August 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family in this difficult times. Nascar fans are like a big family and we have lost one of our own. RIP nascar fan.
Patrick Langston
August 8, 2012
It was a sad tragedy to hear but I believe god needed another angel at his side. I lost both of my grandfathers with in five months. Everytime the sun shines down on me I believe they are smiling down on me. Maybe this will help thinking he is smiling down on you when the sun shines down on you. May god be with the whole family at their time of loss.
Sue McCaffrey
August 8, 2012
Dear Mrs. Zimmerman, my family and I were also there at Pocono. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that no words can ease your pain. I pray that you find peace in knowing we all share in your grief. God bless your family.
Gary Palmer
August 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God help comfort you and know that your fellow race fans mourn with you
Dottie Hicks
August 8, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss. Gob Bless ............
Lisa Vila
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss! May God give you comfort!
theresa cobourn
August 8, 2012
Dear Zimmerman family
My husband and i are so sorry for your loss of Brian. There are no words we can say to ease your pain, just know you are in our hearts and prayers. Theresa and Scott Cobourn
August 8, 2012
Mrs Zimmerman, my wife and I feel for your loss. We are praying that the Lord will take you and your family in His hands. Comfort does not always come easy, but we pray your faith will bring His comfort to you and your family. Shalom and peace.
Paul & Bev
Juan Maza
August 8, 2012
Your thought & prayer to all the family
Kerry Brown
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you & the entire family during this difficult time. God bless you.
Janet Cleland
August 8, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Calhoun
August 8, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May God help ease your sorrows.
debbie cuccaro
August 8, 2012
my condolences to the family.. nascar fans are like family, and we have lost one of our own.. prayers to all...
Teri and Cary Grubbs
August 8, 2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord surround you with his love and comfort.
Laurie Reed
August 8, 2012
My prayers go out to everyone-family and friends...Godspeed Brian...
Anthony Triano
August 8, 2012
Mrs Zimmerman and family my heart and prayers goes out to you. I am a Pocono NASCAR Fan and am deeply saddened by the loss of a fellow fan, someone I would have liked to have shared a beer with at a race. Here's to you Brian!
Gerene Romanski
August 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss, may God hold your family close and bring you peace
-fellow Nascar fan
Jean Mau
August 8, 2012
Mrs. Zimmerman, We are so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you and your children
Akemi Mokoto
August 8, 2012
My thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim in this tragic accident.
D Hollenback
August 8, 2012
Dear Mrs Zimmerman and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Brian. I am also a NASACAR fan & we were at Pocono on Sunday only about 30 feet away. My son & his friend were the first to start CPR as they are trained lifeguards. May the Lord be with you during this very difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts & prayers.
Anonymous
August 8, 2012
Mrs. Marion Zimmerman, children and families of Brian,
So very sorry for your loss. We also were there at the race that day, cannot believe that this has happened. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Lehr
August 8, 2012
Prayers to the entire family. Carol Lehr, Tennessee
ANONYMOUS
August 8, 2012
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY --
RAMONA LYCKOWSKI
August 8, 2012
Mrs. Zimmerman and family i just wanted to say im so so sorry and saddened for your loss and i know the how hard your loss is, i lost my sister to cancer on superbowl sunday feb 5th 2012, who left 8 children behind. Well the both of them are together up there with the lord and all the angels and know he is at peace. I was there that day of the race,as i do every yr. Im also a diehard fan of NASCAR. Ya have to take it one day at a time to find comfort and if there is a time you need someone im here for you. May God Bless your family and may you find peace. Deepest of Sympathy, Ramona Lyckowski
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