Leon John Zimmerman

Mr. Zimmerman was in the same crew that my Dad, Albert Williams flew B-17’s in the 8th Airforce. He would call my Dad every Nov 30th because that’s when they were shot down and captured as prisoners of war. My Dad wondered why he didn’t call him this year. So sorry to hear another WWII vet is gone, part of the greatest generation.

Cindy MacKool-Hill

We will so miss Lee at the Former POW meetings at theVA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Such a honor and privilege to have him in our group and to know him! Also he was a favorite patient in the Dental Service as well.

When I was very young, about 5, 6 or 7, I went across the street from my house to the Zimmermans house on Halloween. Right after knocking and saying "Trick or Treat", two talls ghosts came running out near their garage saying "Whoooo". I ran all the way home! :D Their daughter Pam was a wonderful, fun babysitter, doing crafts with us. And Tommy was my first 'husband', getting married in my front yard... besides ramming around the few yards and field behind us with other neighborhood...

Mr. Zimmerman I will miss you dearly. I work at Vista Grande Villa and would see Mr. Zimmerman in the dinning rooms. He would always brighten the room when he walk in. Almost everytime I saw him he had something Michigan on. He loved his U of M. I know that he is up there with Helen smiling down on us. We will miss u Mr. Zimmerman the dinning rooms arent going be the same without you.

Dear Zimmerman family,

What an honor and privilege it has been to have Lee and Helen in our lives. We at First United Methodist Church have been so blessed to have worshiped with them throughout the years. They were both instrumental to the growth and sense of church family that we all felt.

They were truly part of the "greatest generation" that this country has and will ever know. Their values were always Christ centered.

May the memories of Lee live vibrantly in...

We spent a wonderful week in Germany with Lee and Helen, as well as sitting behind them at the symphony for many years. We had so much fun on our European vacation! Lee and Helen were great sports and hiked everything along with us younger companions. I'll never forget how Helen wore little Keds sneakers to hike, while the rest of us had name-brand hiking shoes! She never once complained.They headed from there to visit his POW camp location; we got to hear a few war stories before they left....

Thank you for your service Mr. Zimmerman.

So sorry to hear about Lee's passing. My mother, Mary Ellen Smith, worked for Lee and Helen for many years. I also was lucky enough to tap in to Lee's expertise and knowledge first hand as the yearbook editor in high school. Didn't matter how long it went between visits you always were greeted with a smile. Hang on to all the memories.

Lee is a REAL hero and a great example to all whom he encountered. I'm proud to have known both Lee and Helen. Condolences to everyone in their family circle.