Ivan M Zimmerman, 86, originally from Lititz, passed away on Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at Fairmount Homes.
Born in Rapho Township, Manheim, on July 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Aaron W. and Anna R. (Martin) Zimmerman, and husband of Irene H. (Seibel) Zimmerman with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Ivan was first and foremost a Christ follower who had an amazing passion for life and a deep love for his wife and family. Ivan started his career in life as a farmer. He then joined Bell Telephone where he worked for over 33 years at which point he became co-owner of Twin Pine Auto Group. He actively worked in the dealership for the next 20 years. He was very competitive and enjoyed a variety of sports in his life including softball, hockey, hunting, volleyball, and golf. Teaching his children a great work ethic and a love for God, he was the best father his children could have ever wished for. He will be missed.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and three sons, Lynnette S. wife of Linford B. Weaver of Manheim, Carolyn F. wife of Anthony H. Hahn of East Earl, Dale L. husband of Carol M. Zimmerman of Manheim, Gary L. husband of Tonya S. Zimmerman of Stevens, Dean I. husband of Melanie F. Zimmerman of Lititz; 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; 2 siblings, Anna R. wife of John Campbell of Cowgill Missouri, Marie M. Moser of Lititz; a sister-in-law Etta Zimmerman of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; a brother-in-law Ivan Z. Burkholder of Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen J. Zimmerman; 5 brothers, Frank, Lloyd, Elmer, Walter and Edward Zimmerman, and 3 sisters, Dorothy M. Martin, Irene M. Burkholder, and Edith M. Kampen.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 26th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27th at 9:30 AM at Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown PA 17067 with Bishop Quinton Wenger officiating. Interment will take place in the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at www.StradlingFuneralHome.com.
