1930
Faith
2011
Faith Zimmerman
March 6, 1930 — April 4, 2011
A Celebration of Life for Faith Elizabeth Zimmerman, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea.
The Reverend Mark Niethammer will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Faith passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and loved ones on April 4, 2011. She died at the New Richland Care Center, her home since July 2010
when her health declined and she moved from Senior Towers where she had lived for
6 years.
Faith was born March 6, 1930, in Albert Lea, Her parents were Ross and Nylene Asher. She was a 1948 graduate of Albert Lea High School.
Faith married Pete Zimmerman on December 21, 1954, and together they owned and operated Zim's Inn and Pete's Tap in Albert Lea, and The Circus Tap in Northwood,
Iowa. They moved from Albert Lea to Northwood in 1971.
Pete and Faith were the parents of two children, Amy Jo and Scott. Faith was a
supervisor at Carroll George in Northwood, Iowa, retiring at age 70.
Faith was passionate about Texas Hold 'Em Poker, often traveling to River Boats
for "a good game" and most recently to Diamond Jo Casino to play cards with her friends
in The Poker Room.
Faith is survived by her daughter and best friend Amy Jo Johnson and her husband
Curt of Ellendale, son Scott Zimmerman and his wife Charli of Festus, Missouri;
Her grandchildren and greatest joy Maegan Zimmerman (Michael Marcon) of
Altoona, WI, her grandson Thomas Carmody (fiancé Kristy Strom) of Waterloo, IA.
Faith is also survived by her sister and best friend Rosslyn Cameron of Albert Lea
who traveled the journey to the very end. Sisters, Joan (Bernard) Wehner of Austin,
Lola (William) Minwegen of Florida and brothers Robert (Marty) Asher of Texas and David (Janice) Asher of Washington. Also 3 step grandchildren Tom Mann, Kellen Johnson (Ashley), and Cole Johnson.
"Auntie Fee" will always be in the hearts of her special nieces, nephews and their children. She loved them all dearly.
Faith is also remembered by her life long best friend, Beverly Head of Albert Lea.
Faith was preceded in death by her husband Pete, on April 5, 1997. Her sister Patricia
and her husband Jim Treasure, her special brother-in-law George Cameron, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Ann Zimmerman, and her grandson Pete Isaac. Also
her nephews Clay Cameron and Bruce Zimmerman and special daughter-in-law,
Doreen Zimmerman.
Faith was a survivor, spirited, witty, and joy-filled. Those who love her, cared for her and who have the honor to have known her are blessed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the family.
The Reverend Mark Niethammer will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Faith passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and loved ones on April 4, 2011. She died at the New Richland Care Center, her home since July 2010
when her health declined and she moved from Senior Towers where she had lived for
6 years.
Faith was born March 6, 1930, in Albert Lea, Her parents were Ross and Nylene Asher. She was a 1948 graduate of Albert Lea High School.
Faith married Pete Zimmerman on December 21, 1954, and together they owned and operated Zim's Inn and Pete's Tap in Albert Lea, and The Circus Tap in Northwood,
Iowa. They moved from Albert Lea to Northwood in 1971.
Pete and Faith were the parents of two children, Amy Jo and Scott. Faith was a
supervisor at Carroll George in Northwood, Iowa, retiring at age 70.
Faith was passionate about Texas Hold 'Em Poker, often traveling to River Boats
for "a good game" and most recently to Diamond Jo Casino to play cards with her friends
in The Poker Room.
Faith is survived by her daughter and best friend Amy Jo Johnson and her husband
Curt of Ellendale, son Scott Zimmerman and his wife Charli of Festus, Missouri;
Her grandchildren and greatest joy Maegan Zimmerman (Michael Marcon) of
Altoona, WI, her grandson Thomas Carmody (fiancé Kristy Strom) of Waterloo, IA.
Faith is also survived by her sister and best friend Rosslyn Cameron of Albert Lea
who traveled the journey to the very end. Sisters, Joan (Bernard) Wehner of Austin,
Lola (William) Minwegen of Florida and brothers Robert (Marty) Asher of Texas and David (Janice) Asher of Washington. Also 3 step grandchildren Tom Mann, Kellen Johnson (Ashley), and Cole Johnson.
"Auntie Fee" will always be in the hearts of her special nieces, nephews and their children. She loved them all dearly.
Faith is also remembered by her life long best friend, Beverly Head of Albert Lea.
Faith was preceded in death by her husband Pete, on April 5, 1997. Her sister Patricia
and her husband Jim Treasure, her special brother-in-law George Cameron, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Ann Zimmerman, and her grandson Pete Isaac. Also
her nephews Clay Cameron and Bruce Zimmerman and special daughter-in-law,
Doreen Zimmerman.
Faith was a survivor, spirited, witty, and joy-filled. Those who love her, cared for her and who have the honor to have known her are blessed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the family.
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