It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of John H. Zimmer, 89, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
John entered this world in 1922 — the start of a journey that would span 90 years.
John held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
The traditions John loved will continue to hold those he loved.
Parker. John H. Zimmer, 89, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Memorial mass will be on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00am at St. Christina Catholic Church, Parker with private burial with military honors at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, Parker. John Herman Zimmer was born on December 30, 1922 at Sioux Falls, SD to John Francis and Veronica (Berke) Zimmer. He grew up in Sioux Falls where he graduated from Cathedral High School. He attended Augustana College before serving in the US Army during WWII. After his discharge from the service he attended the University of South Dakota where he received his law degree. On December 26, 1946 he married Phyllis Graber. In 1948 he started his law practice in Turner County. He practiced law with Zimmer, Duncan, and Cole at Parker, SD. On July 31, 1976 he was united in marriage to Deanna Waddle at Tyler, MN. They enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and was an avid sportsman and spending time outdoors. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Deanna; 2 daughters, Mary Quinlan, Glendale, AZ and Judy Rose, Spartanburg, SC; a son Robert (Wendie) Zimmer, Harrisburg, SD; 4 grandchildren, Brett Levene, April (Nathan) Presswood, Ben Rose, and Cory Rose; 2 great grandchildren, Dylan and Alexis Levene; and a sister, Sally Hanson, Hemet, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter June, and 3 sisters, Frances, Irene, and Vera. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the El Riad Shrine Transportation Fund, St. Christina Catholic Church, or the charity of the donor's choice.
