Robert Zimmermann's Obituary
Robert "Zimmie" Zimmermann, 66, of Belleville, Illinois, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL. He was born in Belleville, IL, the son Edward and Thekla (Matychowiak) Zimmermann. He had retired from Pete Gaerdner Funeral Home after 44 yrs. of service. Before his employment at the funeral home he was a driver for "Mister Softee" ice cream truck. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL., where he was active in the Men's Club, Knights of Columbus Council 1028, Belleville, IL, retired Chief of the East Side Volunteer Fire Department, Belleville, IL. He was married to Carol (Vetter) Zimmermann, who survives him. They were married on June 26, 1965 in Collinsville, IL.
VisitationSaturday, July 18, 2009 10:00 am - 12:45 pmSt. Teresa Catholic ChurchBelleville, Illinois
Funeral MassSaturday, July 18, 2009, 1:00 PMSt. Teresa Catholic ChurchBelleville, IllinoisFr. David Darin, officiating
IntermentPrivate interment of ashes will be held at a later date.
Memorial ContributionsSt. Teresa Catholic Church, 1201 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, IL. 62221, or American Cancer Society.
Also SurvivingMother, Thekla Zimmermann of Belleville, ILDaughter, Christine Zimmermann of Belleville, ILDaughter, Patricia (Gary) Birkner of New Athens, ILGrandchildren, Colin & Becca, Brother, Charles (Mary) Zimmermann of Desoto, MO, Sister, Barbara (Larry) Hubble of Belleville, IL, Brother, Steven (Christie) Zimmermann of Belleville, IL, Brother, Thomas (Dianne) Zimmermann, Brother-In-Law, William (Barb) Vetter of St. Louis, MO, Sister-In-Law, Mary Vetter of Collinsville, IL, Brother-In-Law, James (Mary) Vetter of Glen Carbon, IL, Sister-In-Law, Glenda Vetter of Collinsville, IL, Step-Grandchildren, Christine, Jeff (fiance Sarah), and CariAunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Many Dear Neighbors and Friends
Preceded In Death ByFather, Edward Zimmermann Mother and Father-In-Law, Kathryn and Russell Vetter Brother-In-law, Robert Vetter
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