In Memory Of
Gerald "Jug" Zimmerman
1934
2020
Gerald "Jug" Zimmerman
February 2, 1934 — October 17, 2020
Gerald "Jug" Paul Zimmerman, of Kettering passed away in his sleep on Saturday October 17, 2020. He is survived by his children Jill (Jim) Bolan, Mary Beth (Chuck) Bentley, Chuck (Leacia Brilliant) Zimmerman, Jim (Michael Green) Zimmerman and Jerry (Cathy) Zimmerman Jr.; son-in-law Dan Olcott; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou Heitkamp, Aggie O'Donnell, Dottie Spatz and Carol Jean Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Norma Jean (née Karl) and his daughter Margie (Dan) Olcott, his brothers Norb, Jack, Dick, Tom, Butch, Bill, Bob and sisters Rita Carnal and Marty Klosterman.
Jug graduated from Dayton Chaminade high school in 1952 and was a 4 year letterman and All City two seasons in football under head coach Fuzzy Faust. He attended college at Heidelberg in Tiffin Ohio and graduated in 1957. While at Heidelberg, he lettered four straight years in football, was All-Ohio Athletic Conference, captain, and was selected as Little All-American in 1954. He was inducted in the Chaminade and Heidelberg Athletic Hall of Fame for Football for his prowess on the grid-iron.
In 1955, he married the love of his life, Norma, they both were devout members of St. Charles Parish in Kettering, OH. He was a longtime member of St. Charles Catholic church on David Road and volunteered as an usher and Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Jug earned his architecture degree from Heidelberg University. He was a successful small business owner for over 50 years and always treated his customers like family. He helped so many people with disabilities through his work building wheelchair ramps, remodeling bathrooms, etc. He never said no to a request!
He was active in the Full Gospel Business Men's International Fellowship. Jug was an avid golfer and loved to play cards with his family. But most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His greatest passion was his family. Nothing gave him greater joy than having his family gather for holidays or just to play a game of Oh Hell. His gentle, quiet soul will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10-11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. The service will follow at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Heritage Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jug's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Please feel free to leave Jug's family a special message by clicking "Share Memories".
Jug graduated from Dayton Chaminade high school in 1952 and was a 4 year letterman and All City two seasons in football under head coach Fuzzy Faust. He attended college at Heidelberg in Tiffin Ohio and graduated in 1957. While at Heidelberg, he lettered four straight years in football, was All-Ohio Athletic Conference, captain, and was selected as Little All-American in 1954. He was inducted in the Chaminade and Heidelberg Athletic Hall of Fame for Football for his prowess on the grid-iron.
In 1955, he married the love of his life, Norma, they both were devout members of St. Charles Parish in Kettering, OH. He was a longtime member of St. Charles Catholic church on David Road and volunteered as an usher and Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Jug earned his architecture degree from Heidelberg University. He was a successful small business owner for over 50 years and always treated his customers like family. He helped so many people with disabilities through his work building wheelchair ramps, remodeling bathrooms, etc. He never said no to a request!
He was active in the Full Gospel Business Men's International Fellowship. Jug was an avid golfer and loved to play cards with his family. But most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His greatest passion was his family. Nothing gave him greater joy than having his family gather for holidays or just to play a game of Oh Hell. His gentle, quiet soul will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10-11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. The service will follow at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Heritage Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jug's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Please feel free to leave Jug's family a special message by clicking "Share Memories".
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Friday, October 23, 2020
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Friday, October 23, 2020
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