Zimmerman, Dru
1955 - 2020
Dru R. Zimmerman, 65, passed away in his sleep November 26, 2020. He was a long-time Columbus resident who had enjoyed living downtown in The Waterford Tower since 1996. Dru is survived by a sister, Lisa (Gerald Dye) Dye of Blue Ash, Ohio; 2 nephews, Gregory E. Gleason and William R. "Rob" Gleason; a niece, Lisa Beth Gleason Thomas; 2 grandnephews, Cody Robert Gleason and William Ashton Hunter; a grandniece, Niah Jade Gleason; and a great-grandnephew, Myles Grant Gleason. A 1973 graduate of Worthington High School, Dru studied at Kendall College and Ohio Wesleyan University to obtain an Art degree, majoring in Photography. While living in Pasadena, CA, Dru was employed by Federated Department Stores as a Credit Consultant, a position which allowed him the opportunity to speak with a number of celebrities. He continued his career upon returning to Central Ohio, retiring from Chase Financial Services. Dru continued his interest in art throughout his life. He was a collector, a creator, and a critical and appreciative patron of a wide variety of art genres. Dru was known and loved for his thoughtfulness, sense of humor, generosity, warmth, and kindness. He is and will be greatly missed by his family and his myriad friends. Private family graveside service followed by burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Worthington, Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled and announced within a few months. Arrangements with GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio. To sign and view Dru's online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, 2020.

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Nancy Conroy Merrill

March 12, 2021

Dru, I hope you get this message. You were my best friend for a long long time. We grew up on a hill where we climbed an Indian mound and would sled down it too. We dug for bones and arrowheads. We would play in the cornfield. We would fight like brothers and sisters, so much that our mothers would forbid us to play together. I always won those fights because you said your mother told you that you were not allowed to hit girls. I remember rolling you down the hill in my backyard like you were a tumbleweed. You put up with so much. When we were prohibited from playing we would make plans on the bus where we would meet after school with our bikes. We would visit Mrs. Jeffers and eat petit fours all the time thinking how we could gracefully leave.
Linworth was a favorite destination. Doran’s Dairy Delight had those great nickel ice cream cones. Then we went to the little grocery store where we would buy wax teeth and fingernails. After that we would go to the old Linworth school where we would climb on the flat part of the roof only to be shooed away by the police. What a blast we had Dru. We had the best time. You were my best pal. I will always love you.

Lupe Garcia Sanchez

December 8, 2020

Dru was an adventurous friend like I had never met. We all lived together in California, he would often take me shopping into parts of the city I had never seen before. We always found a great place to shop and eat. We all celebrated the holidays together, Randy and Homero would cook up a wonderful meal, and invite other friends who had no where to go. I will miss you Dru I still think of all the fun times we had. love you Lupe Sanchez

Homero Vela

December 8, 2020

Dear Lisa, and family my sincere condolences to everyone. We met Dru and lived together for several years in L,A and Hollywood. We shared a home and we were extended family. I remember one time Dru baked a potato in the microwave for 42 minutes needless to say the kitchen was pitch black the alarms went off and after the madness we baked him one for 42 seconds. There are so many funny stories and he loved his kitty Sneakers so much. We loved going out to eat and then thrift shopping. He was always playing pranks and making us laugh. Dru I loved you like my brother. I will miss you, you will always be loved by me dear friend. God speed my dear brother. love you Homero Vela

Jenny Garrett

December 8, 2020

You brought joy to this world that will never be forgotten and forevermore missed!

Tami Raponi

December 7, 2020

Dru was one of a kind. I was fortunate to work with him for many years, he was compassionate, funny, witty and always kept me on my toes. He will truly be missed.

Omar kiser

December 7, 2020

I knew drew when I was working at chase call center, an amazing person, gosh this really hurt me bad! RIP MY DEAR FRIEND!

Linda Mitton

December 7, 2020

My prayers go out to Dru's family and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful man. I loved sitting by Dru while working together at Chase, we talked and gossiped as we worked, and laughed all day. I am honored to have known Dru not only as a peer at work but a delightful friend in the world. God Bless you Dru for all the memories.

Jeffrey M Bergandine

December 6, 2020

What a wonderful person and a truly good friend. You will be missed by all your friends.

Amy Williams

December 6, 2020

I knew Dru from HS and would run into him occasionally through the years. He came to a party I had 2 years ago. We were Facebook friends as well. He was witty, funny, artistic, and a gentle soul and will be missed. My condolences to all your family,

Elise Studer Smith

December 5, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this sad news concerning Dru. Such a good guy. Lisa Studer Smith, Graduated with Dru, '73 WHS.

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