Gerald F. Zimmerman's Obituary
Gerald F. Zimmerman, age 62, of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.
Gerald was born on September 15, 1958 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to John A. and Betty L. (Hammack) Zimmerman. Gerald was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Carbondale, IL, Ham radio and several old school bus clubs. He enjoyed auto racing, especially Indy Car, foreign languages, old school buses, and classic rock music. Gerald was a devoted Catholic.
Survivors include his three siblings, John E. "Eddie" (Tammy) Zimmerman of Coulterville, IL, Ann (Jim) Willgoose of Nashville, IL, and Rose (Tom) Thornton of Pinckneyville, IL; six nieces and nephews, Bob and Julie Zimmerman, Jeff Thornton, Brad (Paige) Thornton, Blake Thornton, Caitlin Elsea; and his personal care attendant of twenty-seven years, Oladapo Elu.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Bonita Zimmerman.
Funeral services will held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako and Father Bob Flannery officiating. Interment will be at St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday morning at the Funeral home, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery or Touch of Nature Camp Little Giant (c/o Touch of Nature Environmental Center, SIU mail code 6888, Carbondale, IL 62901).
Family requests that everyone attending wear a mask for visitation and funeral services.
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