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Herbert Zimmerman Obituary

Zimmerman, Herbert

Herbert (Herb) Zimmerman, 84, Algoma, passed away December 30, 2014. He was born May 8, 1930 in Algoma to Harvey and Mary (Romdenne) Zimmerman. Herb married Donna Mura on November 28, 1953.

Herb was in the Army, attended college in Milwaukee, then returned to Algoma to work at the US Plywood until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of of St. Mary Parish, where he served on many committees and councils, including serving as a trustee. Herb loved to sing, performing in choirs and a barber shop quartet, as well as singing for weddings.

His life revolved around his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Herb is survived by his four children, Rock Zimmerman, Milwaukee; Ann Bennett, Algoma; Mike (Carol) Zimmerman, Green Bay; and Adam (Mary) Zimmerman, Green Bay; five grandchildren, Brooke (Aaron) Dollevoet, Kristina (Gary) Gast, Alex Zimmerman and friend Arianna, Ethan Zimmerman and Roman Zimmerman; three great grandchildren, Riley and Emmalyn Dollevoet, and Logan Gast; three sisters Germaine Entringer, Myra Michaletz and LeVerle Koenig; many nieces and nephews and in-laws.

He joins many loved ones who preceded him in death, including his wife, Donna.

Family and friends may call at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma, from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday, Jan 2, 2015 and after 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ron Colombo and Deacon Chuck Agnew officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

A special Thank You to the Algoma Long Term Care and Unity Hospice Staffs fro the care during his illness.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.schinderle.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Jan. 1 to Jan. 10, 2015.

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Susan Barbiaux

January 4, 2015

My prayers to the Zimmerman family.

Barbara Clark (Nylen)

January 3, 2015

My heart is heavy to hear of Herb's passing. I will always remember his warm smile and zest for life. I worked with Herb for many years at Algoma Hardwoods in the receiving department.

Pat Ratajczak

January 2, 2015

Germaine, Myra & LaVerle and the entire Zimmearman Family. Our Sympathies and prayers on the loss of Herb. From the Laverne (Romdenne) Soquet Family.

January 1, 2015

This is from Milton Jerabek. Herb and I were the tackles for Algoma High School during our Junior and Senior years. Your family has my sincere sympathy. Herb and I were close frineds during those years.

Delbert Lueb ke

January 1, 2015

Rest in Peace Herb. I have never forgotten the kindness of your family when I was a guest in your home in Algoma and the friendship of you and Jerry.

Dennis and Barb Harmann

January 1, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts to the entire Zimmerman family as you go through this difficult time.

December 31, 2014

Psalms 46:1 says," God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. "

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