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Tammy Zimny Obituary

Zimny, Tammy J. (Nee Knodl) left us to join her mother, Donna J Knodl in Heaven on November 30, 2016 at age 56, after a long battle with cancer. At her request Tammy was cremated. Survived by son Kale S. Zimny, and his father Rory K. Zimny, cherished sister of Ross M. Knodl (Laurie), Nephew Ryon Knodl, niece Cassandra Knodl, father Roger K. Knodl and many other relatives and friends. Tammy was a long time employee of the Greendale School District. Please join us with a celebration of Tammy's life on December 10, 2016 at the Greendale Hose Tower from 1:30PM until 4PM.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 4, 2016.

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November 28, 2019

Miss You Slim

Mary Davis

December 10, 2016

Today we are going to celebrate your life and as you wrote in an email you sent me in Feb. 2015,
" What we had together growing up was a bond so special time and space can't erase it"! Our friendship is forever and I will always hold it close.

Jerry & Brenda Holfert

December 10, 2016

We are so very sorry for Tammy's passing. She was so pretty and young, but she is now with her mom and her Lord. God Bless Roger , Ross and the Family.

The Good Old Days

December 5, 2016

JOANNE ALBERTS

December 5, 2016

Our deepest condolences to Tammy's family and friends. Sending our sympathy

Jeri Hartman

December 4, 2016

Sue Mentecki

December 4, 2016

My Dear Slim, You are a woman with a golden heart who cared for children in away nobody else could!You sure did a fantastic job with your son Kale!As I see, he will be just like you :) I've always told you that too. You made me laugh with your crazy ways!!From your fairy dust to moon rules and many more to mention!!You also made feel good when I was downYou are now at rest and enjoying time with your mom;)I know you will be watching over Kale and the rest of your family and friends. I will miss you Sister Slim❤Thanks for all you did!!See you someday, when we will laugh again
Sister Susan

Tammy n Barley!!

Sue Mentecki

December 4, 2016

December 4, 2016

Miss you Sister Slim❤

Sue Mentecki

December 4, 2016

Slim, No more pain, just peace!You were a woman that cared for children with your whole heart and soul. You touched so my lives with kindness!You touched me with your sense of humor and kindness too We had many many laughs. I loved your fairy dust and you saying "moon rules"!!!You brought up your (boy) Kale to be just as kind and caring as you are. As I always told you, what a job you've done with with Kale. Go enjoy your life now with your momWe know you will be watching over the special people in your life and guiding them in their lives journey!See you again one day Sister Slim❤❤❤

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