Thomas Zimmerman

Thomas Zimmerman obituary

Thomas Zimmerman

Thomas Zimmerman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skradski Family Funeral Home - Gladstone on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Thomas N. Zimmerman, age 89, of Gladstone passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone.
Tom was born December 18, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Francis and Margaret (Sheridan) Zimmerman. He attended and graduated from the Argo High School in Chicago. He was united in marriage to Dolores Betts on September 10, 1960 in Summit, Illinois. He worked for Zimmerman Accounting and Tax Service in Iron Mountain. Tom faithfully attended Grace Church in Gladstone and loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was known by his littlest great grandchildren as Great Papa
Tom is survived by his children, Thomas Zimmerman, Sue (Dan) Hoffmann and Karen (Dwight) Huse; grandchildren, Lucas (Monica) Zimmerman, Zachary (Maria) Zimmerman, Margaret ZImmerman, Jack (Brittani) Zimmerman, Ashley (Marvin) Cherette, Erin (Joshua) Anderson, Brent (Nou) Huse, Bonnie (Samuel) Pawlak; great grandchildren, Eli, Landon, Ean, Eva, Josie, Cecilia, Aspen, Warrick and Soren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, his parents and a brother, Michael Paul Zimmerman.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Church in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will be provided following the service. Tom will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Grace Church or the UP Foster Care Services.

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