Jennie Zimmerman, age 89, of Monroe, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Monroe Manor. She was born on February 14, 1928 in Poland, the daughter of Bernie and Anastazja Sacker.
Jennie and Wendell G. Zimmerman were united in marriage on December 8, 1946 in Brodhead.
Jennie was a waitress at Windy Acres Golf Course for 39 years, and also farmed alongside her husband for many years in the Rock Grove area.
She was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Rock Grove for many years, until moving to Monroe. She enjoyed gardening, was an animal lover; loved watching game shows, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Duane) Bartelt of Rock City, IL; son, Jim Zimmerman of Monroe; grandchildren: Angela (Jim) Williams, Michael (Nancy) Bartelt, Christopher Bartelt, Scott Zimmerman, Brenda (Chad) Ringhand and John (Lindsay Dodge) Zimmerman, and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice (Don) Swartz and sister-in-law, Doris (Francis) Tielkemeier.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Wesley.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., at SHRINER-HAGER-GOHLKE funeral home in Monroe. Private family services will be held.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com
Jennie and Wendell G. Zimmerman were united in marriage on December 8, 1946 in Brodhead.
Jennie was a waitress at Windy Acres Golf Course for 39 years, and also farmed alongside her husband for many years in the Rock Grove area.
She was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Rock Grove for many years, until moving to Monroe. She enjoyed gardening, was an animal lover; loved watching game shows, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Duane) Bartelt of Rock City, IL; son, Jim Zimmerman of Monroe; grandchildren: Angela (Jim) Williams, Michael (Nancy) Bartelt, Christopher Bartelt, Scott Zimmerman, Brenda (Chad) Ringhand and John (Lindsay Dodge) Zimmerman, and 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice (Don) Swartz and sister-in-law, Doris (Francis) Tielkemeier.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Wesley.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M., at SHRINER-HAGER-GOHLKE funeral home in Monroe. Private family services will be held.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com