Thursday, March 28, 2024

Obituary of Ernest Zimmerman, 85

Name of Deceased Ernest Zimmerman
Age 85
Date of Death 03/30/2014
Date of Birth 11/23/1928
Funeral Home Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral & Cremation Services

Ernest Zimmerman, 85, of Bellefonte, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at his home.

He was born November 23, 1928, in Riddlesburg, PA, a son of the late Kiah and Mazie (Burket) Zimmerman. He was the youngest of nine children.

On June 1, 1950 he married Geraldine R. Bolinger, in Wells Valley, Pennsylvania.

Ernest was a guidance counselor for the Bellefonte Area School District for over 30 years; he enjoyed refinishing furniture, cross stitching, and traveling.

Ernest honorably served our country in the United States Navy.

He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, in Bellefonte where he taught the men’s Sunday school class; and proudly served on the board of trustees.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one infant sibling; three brothers Harold, Don, and Bob; three sisters Mona, Evelyn, and Phyllis.

In addition to his wife Geraldine he is survived by two daughters; Karla (Kevin) McCool of Bellefonte, Kaye (Dan) Fetzer of Howard; one son Greg (Cindy) Zimmerman of State College; one brother Ned Zimmerman; six grandchildren Natalie, Angela, Kelsey, Kendra, Logan, and Kiaha.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard Street, Bellefonte PA. A memorial service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Brian Vasey officiating.

Internment with military accordance will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Trinity Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard Street, Bellefonte PA, 16823 or to Home Instead Agency, 2330 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801

An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.