Gary G. Zimmerman

1947 - 2017

Gary G. Zimmerman Gary G. Zimmerman born April 10, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio to George and Helen Zimmerman, died of Liver failure at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA on July 14, 2017. Gary is preceded in death by his mother and father. Gary is survived by his wife Gerri Burson, son Christopher Zimmerman(Ashli), three granddaughters Saylor, Emersyn, and Scotlyn, two stepsons Peter(Nina) and Chris Burson. Gary graduated from Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio. After High School he began his formal education at Cleveland State University where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Management. While in Lorain Gary became an accomplished musician playing the saxophone. He and his friends organized a band and played numerous gigs at Beaver House and Castle on the Lake in Lorain which helped pay for his education. While in school he became a boating enthusiast, he and his Uncle Lee Tomasek spent many hours cruising the Lake Erie Islands. Gary worked for the Navy Finance Center in Cleveland, OH as a Management Analyst after graduating. Eventually Gary accepted employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) in Washington D.C. He later went back to CSU and got his Master's Degree, he held various Management positions throughout his career. It was while employed at HUD that he met Gerri Burson and later got married on June 30, 1990. After Gary and Gerri retired in 2004 they moved to Fripp Island, SC. Gary will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father and selfless person. He loved the Cleveland Browns, woodworking, and playing blackjack. There will be a service for Gary in September on Fripp Island.