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David Zimmerman Obituary
David Alan Zimmerman, 76, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 4:30 am Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
A Funeral Ceremony will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy. Chaplain Dave Hall will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Quincy.
Friends and Family are invited to David's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home.
David was born January 3, 1945, in Quincy, IL to Lester and Mary (Mutz) Zimmerman.
He was married to Sharon Dyanne Smith on August 20, 1964 in Pocatello, ID. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2018.
David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963-1969.
Survivors include his daughter, Amy Willing (Brian) of New Port Richey, FL; two grandchildren, Sean P. Gallagher of St. Louis, MO and David J. Gallagher (Nicole) of Wright City, MO; four great-grandchildren, Layla May Gallagher, Oliver James Gallagher, Hunter John Gallagher, and Bella Ray Gallagher; two brothers, Phil Zimmerman (Cindy) and Rob Zimmerman (Ann); and one sister, Ann Sass.
In addition to his wife, David was preceded in death by his parents.
David was an enthusiastic supporter of his favorite teams, Quincy High School Blue Devil basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a front row season ticket holder for QHS basketball and he never missed a Cardinals/Cubs game. David was extremely handy and completed many home renovations over the years, specifically to 1800's homes that are part of the Quincy Historical Society. An avid traveler, David especially enjoyed his trips to Ireland and Paris. He also loved attending the Oblong, IL Antique Engine and Tractor Show every August, enjoying weekly summer concerts in Madison Park, and participating in Civil War reenactments. A few of David's guilty pleasures in life were the Tiramisu restaurant, pecan rolls from Underbrinks, and Starbucks coffee. In his spare time, he reveled in hunting with his brothers, golfing, and playing chess. David was a true family man and was very passionate about being the best grandpa he could be.
David was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Quincy. He truly lived out his faith and enjoyed helping people through the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Veteran's Home.
Online condolences may be shared and a video tribute may be viewed at www.ODonnellCookson.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rosie Knight & Mark Hendricks
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