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Mabel Zimmerman Obituary
Mabel Zimmerman, age 84, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was born on October 13, 1928, to the late John and Ella Miller. Mabel retired from AT&T after 35 years and was a lifelong member at Faith Lutheran Church. She had a never ending passion for flowers and gardening, and also loved to travel. Mabel always had a smile on her face and was a true inspiration to her family.
Mabel is survived by her children: Richard (Donna) Zimmerman, Linda (Tom) Swaim, Pam (Paul) Salmon, Jeff Zimmerman, and Karen Karls; grandchildren: Renee (Richard) Svevad, Duane (Shelly) Zimmerman, Darren (Lori) Zimmerman, Dawn Zimmerman, Jill (Ron Schmidt) Zimmerman, Crystal (John) Vodopija, Stacie Salmon, William Zimmerman, Megan Karls, and Ethan Karls; great-grandchildren: Danielle, Cady, and Thaddeus Zimmerman; siblings: Evelyn Gandy and Raymond Miller; sis: Esther Reno; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Zimmerman; son: Ronald Zimmerman; nine siblings and parents.
Funeral services for Mabel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2013, at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton with Rev. Rudy Herbrich. Hours of visitation will be held at the Wichmann Tri-County Chapel, 3212 S. Oneida Street, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2013. An additional hour of visitation will be held at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Mabel will be laid to rest privately at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. Online condolences may be expressed at wichmannfargo.com.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Joe and Deb Linsmeyer and Brewster Village for all of their compassionate care.
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Mary Bratz
March 3, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Zimmerman Family.We were neighbors of Mabel & what a wonderful & caring person.Mabel loved planting flowers & keeping her yard looking good.When Louann & I sold our house next to Mabel,it wasn't the same living in Whitelaw as it was next to Mabel.We wrote back & forth & we missed her very much. Mabel you will be missed by all Mary & Louann,
March 2, 2013
Linda and Tom,
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your dear mother. May her memories live on in your heart.
Love,
Diana Langenhuizen
Woodman's Food Market
March 1, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We so enjoyed seeing your mother weekly at Woodman's. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
LaDonna Lowery
March 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss, there are no words for the pain and loss you feel now, I hope you find comfort in that she is not longer in pain and is at peace.
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Tammy Ellenbecker
March 1, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Mabel's death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy. Love Harry and Tammy Feaker-Ellenbecker
Tammy (Tovar) Lukasavage
February 28, 2013
Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.
Barb Foster
February 28, 2013
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Mabel was a friend and co-worker to many in our organization, The Telephone Pioneers Of America. She shall be in our thoughts, memories, and prayers.
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