Bill Zimmer

Bill Zimmer, 86,  of San Jose, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Hopedale Nursing Home.

He was born March 17, 1938, in Emden to Wesley W. and Agnes Lydia Miller Zimmer. Bill married Janet Shirley on August 24, 1958 in Emden and she survives.

Also surviving are his children; Shelli (Gary) Wilmarth of Chatham, Doug (Beth) Zimmer of Delavan, Diana (Steve) Seifert of Naples, FL, and Ronald (Barb) Zimmer of Lexington, KY; nine grandchildren, Brian (Jess) Wilmarth, Neil (Shannon) Wilmarth, Jordan (Carolyn) Zimmer, Brady (Elizabeth) Zimmer, Maddison (Trevor) Seibring, Michael (Sarah Gabel) Seifert, Katie (Matt) Smith, Julia Zimmer, Joshua Zimmer; 14 great grandchildren, Micah, Levi, Finn, Logan, Sam, Will, Joe, Tori, Noah, Isaac, Sophia, Bennett, Emery, and Lily Gabel; three sisters, Maxine (Richard) Lolling of Lincoln, Judy (Bob) Taylor of Delavan, and Carol (Joe) Egli of Indianapolis, IN; one sister-in-law, Jayne Zimmer of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Zimmer; and one granddaughter, Kailey Wilmarth.

Bill graduated from Lincoln College and farmed in Delavan, San Jose, and Emden area for 53 years.

He was an active  member of Delavan United Methodist Church. Bill served in the past as Delavan United Methodist Council Chairman, First Farmers Bank Board, Taloma Grain Elevator Board, Prairie Creek Township Clerk/Trustee, Lincoln College 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame, Lincoln College Alumni Committee, Camp Griesheim Board, Kogudus Retreats, Prison Ministry for 10 years, which was one of Bill’s most rewarding experiences, Dekalb Seed Dealer for 21 years, Logan County Ag. Advisory Board, FFA State Farmer recipient, Logan County and State Fair exhibitor in grain and cattle, and Logan County Fair superintendent for many years in the Agricultural Products Department.

He was a Chicago Cubs and Bradley Braves fan and enjoyed reading Christian books.

His funeral will be at 10:30 am Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Delavan United Methodist Church in Delavan. Pastor Charles Graul, Pastor Brady Zimmer, and Pastor Brian Wilmarth will officiate. Visitation will be  4-7 pm Friday and Saturday from 9-10:15 am, both at the church. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, San Jose. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan will be handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Delavan United Methodist Church, Common Ground, Kogudus Retreats, Camp Griesheim, Kailey’s Krew, or donors choice.

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