David "Weasel" Zimmerman Obituary (1954

David Paul "Weasel" Zimmerman, age 62, of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at University Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 3, 1954 in Reedsburg, one of eighteen children to William Sr. and Ella (Spohnholtz) Zimmerman. Weasel enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends and was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers. He worked at Lakeside Foods for over forty years. He was also a Reedsburg fireman for twenty-five years of which he was so dedicated and proud of. He was an angel sent to all of us from heaven. He gave us all the gifts of compassion, forgiveness and unconditional love. He was always there for everyone and his smile would light up a room, a true blessing he made us all better people. If everyone was like our precious Weasel, the world would be a better place. He was a treasured father, brother and friend. He also loved feeding the birds and his four grand-puppies. Survivors include his daughter: Shawna Turner, of Charlotte, NC; two sons: Jeremy (Jessica) Zimmerman, of Marshfield and Adam Zimmerman, of Reedsburg; his soul mate: Jeannie Blazek, of Reedsburg, who loved him to the moon and back; sixteen brothers and sisters: Reginald (Betty), of Baraboo; Marion Zimmerman, of Reedsburg; Carol (Ed) Plachetka, of Weyauwega; Barbara Zimmerman, of Reedsburg; William Jr. (Sharon), of Reedsburg; Connie Zimmerman, of Reedsburg; Donna (Bill) Angell, of Colorado; Gary (Cealle), of Kentucky; James (Karen), of Reedsburg; Sue (Mike) Schultz, of Reedsburg; Karen (Paul) Mullikin, of Arcadia; Richard, of Reedsburg; Robert (Debra), of Nevada; Sandra Bauer, of Reedsburg; Dawn (Rick) Brandt, of Reedsburg and Thomas (Carla), of Necedah; many special nieces and nephews; a host of friends and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister: Lois LaQue; and two stepchildren: Chris Miller and Shannon LaBansky. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the Reedsburg Fire Station. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials to the American Cancer Society, Sauk County Humane Society or the Reedsburg Fire Department would be appreciated. Blessed be to God for the life and legacy of Weasel. Although he is no longer with us, his words of wisdom and kindness will be carried on by all who knew him. God takes the best ones first. Love you always Dad! The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Friday October 14, 2016 Saturday October 15, 2016 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Reedsburg Fire Station St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Reedsburg