Gerald P. Zimmerman

Gerald P. Zimmerman, 92, of West Bend, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1926 in Berlin, WI, the son of Theodore and Florence Werner Zimmerman. On February 7, 1948 he married Carole M. St. Louis in West Bend and she preceded him in death on April 9, 2014. Gerald served in the US Army from 1943 – 1946 stationed in Europe. He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 for 52 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, traveling, model railroading, and polkas.



He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Dave) Zeatlow of Fond du Lac; his son, Jeffrey Zimmerman of Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Kenneth (Cindy) Weber, Debra (Matthew) Naumann, Becky Wenninger, Dawn (Kelly) Berndt, Cody Zimmerman, Nathaniel Zimmerman, and Craig Zimmerman; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Alice Hempton and brother, Theodore Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carole; son-in-law, Kenneth Weber; grandson, Matthew Weber; great grandson, Steven Berndt; brothers, Edward and Carl; sisters, Gladys Unger and Ann Whitaker.



At Gerald’s request there will be no visitation or services. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place in Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM.



The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Horizon Hospice, especially Stacey and Vina for their care and compassion given to Gerald and his family.