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Richard Zimmerman Obituary
Brother Richard Lee Zimmerman, 86, of East Penn Township, was off from labor on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Rex) Zimmerman, who passed away on Feb. 28, 2019.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as the director of safety and maintenance at MTS, Northampton, and, most recently, at Service Tire Truck Centers.
Born in Lehighton on Thursday, Aug. 25, 1938, he was a son of the late Willard and Mable (Homm) Zimmerman.
He served our country in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of SP-4 (T).
Richard was a member of Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ashfield.
He was a very active member of Lehighton Lodge F. & A.M. 621, where he served as Worshipful Master and most recently at Lodge Chaplain. He held membership in the Lehigh Consistory Valley of Allentown and Rajah Shrine, Reading.
He enjoyed a round of golf and spending time with his wife and family.
He and his wife toured 49 states and traveled the Alcan Highway two times.
Surviving are two daughters, Diane Zimmerman of Brodheadsville and Leisa Ahner (Milton "Mick") of Towamensing Township; two sons, Guy Zimmerman (Janet) of South Jordan, Utah, and Lee Zimmerman (Shelly) of Reno, Nevada; a sister, Jean Petrie (William) of Payson, Arizona; seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Janet Zimmerman.
Service: Graveside memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, 1742 Dinkey Road, Ashfield, with the Rev. Anthony P. Pagotto officiating. Masonic service will be conducted, as well as full military honors under the direction of the Lehighton Area UVO. Contributions in his name may be made to the Lehighton Lodge No. 621 Scholarship Fund, 145 N. Seventh St., Lehighton, PA 18235, or to the church, 18212. Arrangements by Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton. Online condolences can be offered at ovakfh.com.
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Eugene & Lois Strohl
September 16, 2025
To Richard's family & friends, as a fellow Mason, my wife and I extend are deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. He was a great man. Funny and always took time to share a conversation and ask about our family. He will be deeply missed at Lodge meetings and suppers.
May he forever rest in peace. Your memories of him will sustain you. May God give you peace and healing.
Thank you for your service. RIP
Deborah A Finney
May 4, 2025
Dearest Leisa, Guy, Lee and Diana - I am deeply saddened to learn of Uncle Richie passing. Our yearly Christmas cards were always filled with his love and updates of you all. May you find peace in knowing that his was a life well lived, and you all were the world to him and that he treasured you. I hear a round of pinochle being played with the whole "gang". Deepest Condolences.
Pam and Jack Scott
May 4, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carol Myers
May 2, 2025
Leisa, So sorry for your lose, I know Phil thought all good things about your dad. Now they are both gone,
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
May 1, 2025
Richard, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran and mason. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran and mason.
Grateful
May 1, 2025
Richard,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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