Paul E. Zimmer
Paul E. Zimmer, 83, of Marietta passed away at 1:30pm, Monday, September 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Marietta, September 10, 1932, a son of Daniel and Frieda Wagner Zimmer.
Along with his father and beloved brother, Richard, he founded the Zimmerview Dairy Farm which he continued to operate with his sons. He was a founding member of Washington County Black & White Holstein Club and member of Wagner Union Church.
On March 12, 1960, he married Betty Haessly who survives with 3 sons: Brent (Nancy) Zimmer, Dean (Susan) Zimmer both of Marietta, Bruce (Shari) Zimmer of Woodsfield; 6 grandchildren: Lisa (Donny) McNish, Kurt Zimmer, Beth Zimmer (James Giffin), Amy Zimmer, Eric Zimmer, Tyler Zimmer. He is also survived by his sisters Edna Berg and Betty Duff and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Zimmer.
Funeral services will be held on Friday (Sept. 25) at 10:30 am at Wagner Union Church with Pastor Gene Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Family will greet friends at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to Fearing Township Fire Department or Wagner Union Church.