Edward R. Zimmerman

Edward R. Zimmerman
Edward R. Zimmerman of Pottstown, age 46, lost his long and courageous battle with cancer on January 7, 2010 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. Ed grew up in Chambersburg, PA, graduated from Chambersburg High School, and held degrees in Finance and Turf Grass Management from The Pennsylvania State University. During his youth, Ed was a pitcher for several baseball teams, including Nellie Fox League and American Legion. His high school team advanced to the State Finals. While living in Allentown, he coached Little League baseball and loved the time he spent working weekends at Lehigh Country Club. For the past 10 years, he was a John Deere Golf Sales Representative for the Lehigh and Philadelphia areas. He was an avid golfer who played successfully in local tournaments and was an affiliate of the Philadelphia Association of Golf Course Superintendents. In addition to his love for his family, he enjoyed spending time at the Jersey shore, fishing in the mountains of South-Central Pennsylvania, and attending Philadelphia Phillies games. Survivors: Ed is survived by his wife Wendy of 22 years; and their children Aimee, age 10, and Anson, age eight; sister, Kathryn Doliber of Chesterfield, Virginia; parents, Edward C. Zimmerman of Chambersburg and Janet S. Rankin of Doylestown; and many devoted relatives and friends. Services: A Memorial service for friends and family will be held on January 14, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m. with the service starting at 7 p.m. at The Bible Fellowship Church in Royersford. A second Memorial service will be held on January 15, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring, Chambersburg PA. Interment will follow the service at the church then a light luncheon at the Family Life Center. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society to benefit the Relay For Life of Pottstown. Memorials and donations can be sent to National Penn Bank, c/o Relay For Life of Pottstown, 1503 Sunset Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464. Ed was well-loved, a great guy and wonderful person. He will be greatly missed but will always be in our hearts.