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Kenneth Zimmerman Obituary
Born in Mount Carmel, he was the son of the late Felix and H. Beulah (Knarr) Zimmerman. Ken was a 1951 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War serving as a medical technician aboard the CVS 36. Ken first worked as a cookie and snack salesman. Ken was then the successful owner and operator of the former Jo-Lyn Diner in Leesport from 1973-1985, and various other restaurant enterprises. He was most recently a business partner of Alley Gators II in Gilbertsville. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Windsor Twp. Ken was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are one son, Vaughn P. wife of Wendy (Engle) Zimmerman, Boyertown, two daughters Cheryl A. (Zimmerman) wife of Mark Goodwin, Gilbertsville, and Susan K. (Zimmerman) wife of Ed Mickletz, Pottstown, one step-son, Norman R. "Butch" Snyder, Jr., Muhlenberg, Twp., one step-daughter Kathy L. (Snyder) wife of Joseph DiSandro, Hamburg, 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ken is also survived by his sister M. Barb (Zimmerman) wife of Nelson Umble, Carefree, Arizona. He was predeceased by two brothers Dr. Lamar Zimmerman, and William Zimmerman.
Services will be held Monday, March 25 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport, Pa. 19533. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Wesleyan Christiqan Church 1301 Hilltop Road, Pottstown, Pa 19464 and on Monday in the funeral home from 10:00-11:00 am. The family requests memorial contributions to be sent to The American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Zimmerman
March 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy.Ken was a classmate and a friend.
Joe Chabala
March 25, 2013
Mrs. Zimmerman and family. I served on the Antietan with Ken in the mid-50's. He was a great guy and fun to know. Due to driving conditions I will not be attending sevices. Carl Herman, Bernville, Pa. Contact me.
March 25, 2013
Celebrating the life of Kenny Zimmerman. He was our neighbor growing up in Mt. Carmel and has visited my father many times over the years. Nice family and wonderful memories.
Elaine Yarnall
Robert Perles
March 24, 2013
To Patricia and family my deepest sympathy for your loss. Ken was a friend and classmate and friend for 3 years and i wil miss him
March 24, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to all of Ken's family and also to Barb and Nelson and their family on such a great loss. We know that he is resting in peace and not suffering anymore. We have such great memories of all the Zimmerman family. Sincerely, Eleanor and Turk and family.
March 24, 2013
I wanted to say how sorry I was to read that Ken had passed. I always liked him he was a very nice man. Please know you are in my prayers. Regina Kandler
Bob Harrison
March 24, 2013
My deepest sympathy
Pappy, Amy, Vaughn and great-grandson Logan who shared Ken's birthday.
Amy Conley
March 24, 2013
Love you Pappy! You were so strong up until the very end, so true to your character.
Diana McKillip (& Family)
March 24, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Ken was not only a boss but a friend to our family and Gizmo (our Pom) and he will be greatly missed.
theresa bonson/ kisch
March 24, 2013
MY thoughts n prayers are with you all , Ken was one amazing person he will be missed by all
Diana and Bryan Henn
March 24, 2013
Kathy I am so sorry to hear of your step fathers passing. May he rest in peace with the angels and in the hands of God. Prayers and blessings to you all.
Laurie (Smith) Mort
March 23, 2013
My deepest sympathy Patsy and children. You have my prayers in this time of sorrow. I know all to well the pain of losing your loved one to cancer.
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