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Kurt Zimmerman Obituary

Kurt Zimmerman
Vadnais Heights Minnesota
March 7, 2025
Kurt Fred Zimmerman, 89, of Vadnais Heights, MN, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by family on 3/7/25. He was born to Kurt and Olga Zimmerman in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle, Washington and started working right away. Despite being a confirmed bachelor, he met the love of his love when he brought his car into the dealership for service, and they were married for 57 years. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad after 42 years of service and enjoyed tennis and family in his retirement. Preceded in joining the Lord by his Mom, Dad, Sisters Carolyn and Wendy, and son Kurt. Survived by wife Carole, Daughter Deb (Dave), Daughter-in-law Tracy, grandchildren Ashley, Brittany (Tucker), Cassandra, Zachary, Benjamin, Jacob and Elliana, and Great granddaughter Reya. There will be a private family memorial with his final resting place in Seattle, WA.

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Published by Big Rapids News on Mar. 22, 2025.

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