Norman Zimmerman

Norman Zimmerman, 91, of Keystone Villa in Douglassville, entrepreneur/businessman, died February 6, 2016 in Season's Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine (Carabello) Zimmerman. He was predeceased by his first wife, Florence Zimmerman.

Born in Akron, Ohio, on June 4, 1925, a son of the late Morris and Rebecca (Neman) Zimmerman.

Norman was a World War II veteran and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He served in the Battle of Anzio, Italy.

He was a Freemason Scottish Rite and Senior Leader of the Shriners for over 55 years.

He was an inspiration to all who knew him in the way he lived his life. Having lost an arm in the war and later developing blindness and cancer, he never complained. His positive attitude and ability to compensate despite his disabilities and illness were amazing. Everyone who knew him loved him.

He spent 45 years with his wife and they were always together, sharing time, traveling in the early years, and later spending time with the children and grandchildren. In his retirement, he and his wife lived in Orlando, Florida, where they both took part-time jobs at Disney World. There were many years of wonderful memories made with the children and grandchildren in Disney that will be forever cherished.

Also surviving are 7 children: Marle, wife of Allen Herschberg of California; Leigh Jane, wife of Phil Coffman, of Florida; Fran Cunningham of Ohio; Deborah, wife of Samuel Jarsocrak; Richard, husband of Martha DeBinder; Connie D'Augustine, all of Reading; and Michael, husband of Arleen DeBinder of Florida. There are 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Services were private and burial was in Shomrei Habrith.

Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, in his memory.

Auman's Inc Funeral Home was entrusted with his service. www.aumansinc.com