Obituary of Douglas Eugene Zimmerman

Douglas Eugene Zimmerman, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 25, 2023. 

Douglas was born on February 5, 1946 to Marvin and Thelma (Groom) Zimmerman. Douglas attended school in Fort Atkinson.  

On October 27, 1962 Douglas married Connie Krieser in Dubuque, Iowa.  

Douglas worked for the Jefferson County Highway Department as a Truck Driver for 36 years up until his retirement in 2004. Following his retirement Douglas worked part time for Simonson Oil in Fort Atkinson.  

Douglas enjoyed many things in life, he enjoyed showing horses, helping his children with their steer and horse projects for the upcoming fairs, playing the accordion and playing the cord organ. Douglas was a big family man and was always so proud of his family.  

Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 61 years; Connie Zimmerman, Children; Deanna (Dennis) Karbowski of Elkhorn, WI, and  Leslie “Butch” (Bev) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI, Grandchildren; Douglas (Alyssa) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI, Brooke (Fiancé Ryan Tews) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI, and Curtis “CJ” (Fiancé Kayla Pallansch) Zimmerman of Janesville, WI, Great Grandchildren; Roman Zimmerman, Reese Zimmerman, Bennett Zimmerman, Daxton Zimmerman, and Tenlei Tews. Sisters; Sandra Friedl, and Joyce (Walter) Carroll. Sisters-In-Law, Mavis Daugherty, Kay Daugherty, and Virginia Daugherty.  

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents; Marvin and Thelma, Infant sister; Myrna, Son; Brad Zimmerman, Brothers Dennis (Ellie) Daugherty, Vince (Deanna) Daugherty, and Reginald Daugherty.  

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made out to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, and Rainbow Hospice. 

A special Thank You to the staff at Rainbow Hospice and Alden Estates for your amazing care towards Douglas.  

Funeral Services for Douglas will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 12:30pm at Nitardy Funeral Homes in Fort Atkinson. A visitation will be held from 11:30 until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.  

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