Evalyn Zimmerman Obituary (1914

Evalyn D. Zimmerman, age 95, of Reedsburg, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1914, near Loganville, the daughter of William and Clara (Repka) Kohlmeyer. On October 13, 1934 she was married to William B. Zimmerman. Evalyn worked for many years at The Toggery in downtown Reedsburg. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church and the W.E.L.C.A. She enjoyed traveling and taking long drives on the country roads. Evalyn was an excellent cook and teacher and will especially be remembered for her pies. Her family was her number one focus. She was a role model of hard work, patience and tolerance as well as an inspiration for her strong faith and her semi-dry sense of humor. Survivors include her four children: Norman (Dana) Zimmerman, of LaCrosse; Dr. Jerry Zimmerman, and his wife, Jane Stevens, of Seattle, Washington; Jane Zuehlke, of Reedsburg and William D. (Julie) Zimmerman, of Portage; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her sister: Florence Rollason, of Parma, Ohio; her brother: Clifford (Marlene) Kohlmeyer, of Milwaukee; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on January 19, 1993; her son-in-law: Kenneth Zuehlke and two brothers: Raymond and Harold Kohlmeyer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 19, 2010 at ST. JOHN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church or to the National Marfans Foundation would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Thursday February 18, 2010 Friday February 19, 2010 4:00 to 7:00 PM 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home St. John Ev. Lutheran Church - Reedsburg