Dean Peter Paul Zimmerman

Dean Peter Paul Zimmerman, age 76, passed away after heart surgery on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Dean was born on July 14, 1947, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Henry and Joan (Sturgis) Zimmerman. He grew up in Amherst and Stevens Point and graduated from UW Stevens Point. Dean taught in the Wisconsin Rapids and Plymouth school districts. Some of his proudest moments were in creating a diversity club, in Plymouth, where hundreds of students attended yearly conferences; coaching debate in middle and high school, including his two children; and leading the Teacher's Union in the Wisconsin Rapids School District during the strikes of the 1970s. One of his true loves was hiking in Glacier National Park, his second home. Dean will be greatly missed.

Dean is survived by his daughter, Susan and son, Chris (Kelly). He is further survived by his grandchildren, Evelyn Charlotte and Henry William; siblings, Rose Ford and Henry "Rusty" (Sue); and sister-in-law, Karen. He is further survived by other beloved family and friends. Dean is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Greg, Robert, and Pat; and the mother of his children, Barb.

A private memorial will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Park Foundation. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

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