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In loving memory

Visitation:

Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414.

Funeral services:

Saturday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Mullican Little Funeral Home.

Interment:

Bailey Cemetery in Leonard, Texas.

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Charles Earnest Zimmer

Charles Earnest Zimmer

November 16, 1951 - January 10, 2025

Charles Earnest Zimmer passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Carroll County hospital in Carroll, Iowa to Betty Lou Koenck and Donald George Zimmer on November 16,1951. He was raised in Boyer, Iowa and he attended Odebolt-Arthur School.

He married Patricia Herrig on May 22, 1971, they lived in Boyer until they moved to Texas in 1982. Charlie and Pat raise seven children and welcomed many people into their home. They resided in Leonard, Texas for over 30 years and all their children and grandchildren still live close by.

Charlie was a heavy equipment operator primarily known as “Dozer man” and was a welder by trade. He was a hard-working man who loved his family and always made them his priority. His hobbies were rebuilding antique tractors, and farming with his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed visiting with people and would be the first to help someone in need. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Betty Zimmer; in-laws, Earl and Luella Herrig; sisters, Karen Reisz, Susan Reising, Joan Bauer; brother, Keith Zimmer; son-in-law, Kevin Bandy; niece, Kathy Szynskie.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Zimmer; sons, Raymond Zimmer and wife Dee od Whitewright, Texas, Richard Zimmer and wife Tamra of Whitewright, Matt Zimmer and wife Lisa of Trenton, Texas, Larry “Oscar” Zimmer and wife Kelley of Westside, Iowa, Anthony “Bird” Zimmer of Whitewright; daughters, Linda Bandy  of Whitewright and Marsha Herrington and husband Corey of Blossom, Texas; brothers, Frances Zimmer and wife Vickie of Deloit, Iowa, Dale Zimmer and wife Judy of Boyer, Iowa; sisters, Donna Galles and husband Roger of Remsen, Iowa, Janie Seigner and husband Joe of Vail, Iowa; along with 12 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Bailey Cemetery in Leonard, Texas.

 

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  1. Linda Bandy
    Linda Bandy on January 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM

    Love you Dad❤️

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  2. Rusty Lambert
    Rusty Lambert on January 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM

    Charlie was a true friend. I enjoyed the time we had running equipment together. He will be truly missed. I think God could use a good dozer operator in heaven. My condolences to the family that I love.

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  3. Linda storyLinda Story
    Linda storyLinda Story on January 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

    So sorry my dear friend Pat for the loss of your husband an soul mate. May you feel the strength an love your loved ones hold in there heart for you. Pat you are an amazing friend. I love you and praying for comfort for you and your family.

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    • Theo & Debbie Harvey
      Theo & Debbie Harvey on January 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM

      We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Charlie will be very missed

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    • Brenda Williams
      Brenda Williams on January 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM

      I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie. My deepest sympathies to all who loved him. Farmers are such special people and they raise special people. I pray good memories for you all in the difficult days ahead.

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  4. Angela Maples
    Angela Maples on January 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM

    I so so sorry for your families loss! Much love to you Pat, prayers for strength & comfort to you & all the family!! Sorry I can’t be there to give my condolences in person!

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  5. Dennis and Lisa Herrig
    Dennis and Lisa Herrig on January 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM

    We are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    We wish we could be there with you.
    Dennis and Lisa Herrig

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  6. Janine Kock
    Janine Kock on January 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM

    My sympathy to the Zimmer and Herrig families… So glad we were able to visit in Boyer this summer!

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  7. Lynette Blum
    Lynette Blum on January 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM

    Sorry for your loss loss Pat it’s been a long time since we’ve see each other prayers to you and your family

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  8. Lynette Blum
    Lynette Blum on January 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM

    Sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family

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  9. Alison Koenck Ehlers
    Alison Koenck Ehlers on January 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM

    Sending thoughts & prayers to Zimmer & Herrig families!!🙏🙏

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  10. Marsha
    Marsha on January 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM

    Love is only a word. You showed your family daily in many ways how much you loved us . Rest in heaven Dad . I love yiu

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