BORN

1983

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home

412 West Main Street

Ringtown, Pennsylvania

Robert Zimmerman Obituary

Robert Zimmerman Jr., 36, of Ringtown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, at his residence.

Robert was born in Hershey, Feb. 14, 1983, a son of Cynthia Howard Zimmerman, of Ringtown, and the late Robert Zimmerman Sr.

He was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School and was currently employed as an EMT for Med Stat Ambulance in Hazleton.

He was a member of, and very active in, St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Ringtown, where he served as an elder of his church and was currently vice president of the consistory.

Bob was a member of Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue Company and the Freeland Fire Company and was also a video game fanatic.

Robert is survived by his mother, Cynthia, wife of the Rev. Craig Zimmerman; a son, Tristan Zimmerman; his fiancee, Theresa Karosa; his stepbrother, Geoffrey Zimmerman; maternal grandmother, Reda Howard; aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 84 E. Main St., Ringtown, with the Rev. Craig Zimmerman officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bob's family from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, is assisting Bob's family during this time of need. Sign the online registry at www.ringtownfuneral.com.

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Published by Republican & Herald on May 8, 2019.
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84 E. Main St., Ringtown, PA

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