Jack R. Zimmerman, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away
Sunday morning, July 4, 2021, at Arlington Place Health
Campus in Indianapolis.
Jack was born in Wolcottville on Aug. 8, 1932, to Alden and
Dorothy (Yeager) Zimmerman. He graduated from
Wolcottville High School and later attended Indiana
University. In 1951, while working at Methodist Hospital in
Fort Wayne as a lab assistant, Jack met Carolyn S. Maddux
while Carolyn was training to be a nurse. Jack and Carolyn
were later married in Wolcottville in 1953. Carolyn preceded
him in death on Jan. 16, 2021.
Jack served in the United States Air Force and then the
Army for a total of 20 years, before retiring as a Chief
Warrant Officer. While in the Army, Jack received a Bronze
Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations
against hostile force. During his time in the service, Jack and
Carolyn lived in various locations in the United States as well
as England. They enjoyed traveling throughout the United
States as they raised their three children, Kathleen, David,
and Kristine. Of all the many places they lived, he most
enjoyed England and Washington DC.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Jack continued his
career in the Civil Service, first being posted in Indianapolis
and later in Washington DC. He and Carolyn loved
Washington DC and would spend the weekends traveling
throughout the DC area. It was during this time they both
became interested in presidential birth places, libraries, and
historical lighthouses. At the time of his retirement from Civil
Service, Jack received the Superior Civilian Service Award for
his 42 years of government service. He even received a flag
that was flown above the United States Capitol, in honor of
his service.
After Jack and Carolyn retired from working, they returned to
Indianapolis to be close to their family, all while continuing to
travel the world. Jack was a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Officers Association.
Survivors include a son, David Zimmerman of Chattanooga,
TN; two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Himes and Kristine
(Michael) Cassidy, both of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Aside from his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in
death by a brother, Jerold Zimmerman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July
8, 2021, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in
Bluffton, with visitation from 11:00 AM until service time. Dr.
Bryson "Gene" Bell will officiate. Burial will be at Six Mile
Cemetery in Bluffton with military rites conducted by the
American Legion Post 111 and the United States Army Honor
Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American
Veterans.
Goodwin Funeral Home, Wells County, Indiana
July 5, 2021
Sunday morning, July 4, 2021, at Arlington Place Health
Campus in Indianapolis.
Jack was born in Wolcottville on Aug. 8, 1932, to Alden and
Dorothy (Yeager) Zimmerman. He graduated from
Wolcottville High School and later attended Indiana
University. In 1951, while working at Methodist Hospital in
Fort Wayne as a lab assistant, Jack met Carolyn S. Maddux
while Carolyn was training to be a nurse. Jack and Carolyn
were later married in Wolcottville in 1953. Carolyn preceded
him in death on Jan. 16, 2021.
Jack served in the United States Air Force and then the
Army for a total of 20 years, before retiring as a Chief
Warrant Officer. While in the Army, Jack received a Bronze
Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations
against hostile force. During his time in the service, Jack and
Carolyn lived in various locations in the United States as well
as England. They enjoyed traveling throughout the United
States as they raised their three children, Kathleen, David,
and Kristine. Of all the many places they lived, he most
enjoyed England and Washington DC.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Jack continued his
career in the Civil Service, first being posted in Indianapolis
and later in Washington DC. He and Carolyn loved
Washington DC and would spend the weekends traveling
throughout the DC area. It was during this time they both
became interested in presidential birth places, libraries, and
historical lighthouses. At the time of his retirement from Civil
Service, Jack received the Superior Civilian Service Award for
his 42 years of government service. He even received a flag
that was flown above the United States Capitol, in honor of
his service.
After Jack and Carolyn retired from working, they returned to
Indianapolis to be close to their family, all while continuing to
travel the world. Jack was a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Officers Association.
Survivors include a son, David Zimmerman of Chattanooga,
TN; two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Himes and Kristine
(Michael) Cassidy, both of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Aside from his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in
death by a brother, Jerold Zimmerman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July
8, 2021, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in
Bluffton, with visitation from 11:00 AM until service time. Dr.
Bryson "Gene" Bell will officiate. Burial will be at Six Mile
Cemetery in Bluffton with military rites conducted by the
American Legion Post 111 and the United States Army Honor
Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American
Veterans.
Goodwin Funeral Home, Wells County, Indiana
July 5, 2021
Jack R. Zimmerman, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away
Sunday morning, July 4, 2021, at Arlington Place Health
Campus in Indianapolis.
Jack was born in Wolcottville on Aug. 8, 1932, to Alden and
Dorothy (Yeager) Zimmerman. He graduated from
Wolcottville High School and later attended Indiana
University. In 1951, while working at Methodist Hospital in
Fort Wayne as a lab assistant, Jack met Carolyn S. Maddux
while Carolyn was training to be a nurse. Jack and Carolyn
were later married in Wolcottville in 1953. Carolyn preceded
him in death on Jan. 16, 2021.
Jack served in the United States Air Force and then the
Army for a total of 20 years, before retiring as a Chief
Warrant Officer. While in the Army, Jack received a Bronze
Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations
against hostile force. During his time in the service, Jack and
Carolyn lived in various locations in the United States as well
as England. They enjoyed traveling throughout the United
States as they raised their three children, Kathleen, David,
and Kristine. Of all the many places they lived, he most
enjoyed England and Washington DC.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Jack continued his
career in the Civil Service, first being posted in Indianapolis
and later in Washington DC. He and Carolyn loved
Washington DC and would spend the weekends traveling
throughout the DC area. It was during this time they both
became interested in presidential birth places, libraries, and
historical lighthouses. At the time of his retirement from Civil
Service, Jack received the Superior Civilian Service Award for
his 42 years of government service. He even received a flag
that was flown above the United States Capitol, in honor of
his service.
After Jack and Carolyn retired from working, they returned to
Indianapolis to be close to their family, all while continuing to
travel the world. Jack was a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Officers Association.
Survivors include a son, David Zimmerman of Chattanooga,
TN; two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Himes and Kristine
(Michael) Cassidy, both of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Aside from his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in
death by a brother, Jerold Zimmerman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July
8, 2021, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in
Bluffton, with visitation from 11:00 AM until service time. Dr.
Bryson "Gene" Bell will officiate. Burial will be at Six Mile
Cemetery in Bluffton with military rites conducted by the
American Legion Post 111 and the United States Army Honor
Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American
Veterans.
Goodwin Funeral Home, Wells County, Indiana
July 5, 2021
Sunday morning, July 4, 2021, at Arlington Place Health
Campus in Indianapolis.
Jack was born in Wolcottville on Aug. 8, 1932, to Alden and
Dorothy (Yeager) Zimmerman. He graduated from
Wolcottville High School and later attended Indiana
University. In 1951, while working at Methodist Hospital in
Fort Wayne as a lab assistant, Jack met Carolyn S. Maddux
while Carolyn was training to be a nurse. Jack and Carolyn
were later married in Wolcottville in 1953. Carolyn preceded
him in death on Jan. 16, 2021.
Jack served in the United States Air Force and then the
Army for a total of 20 years, before retiring as a Chief
Warrant Officer. While in the Army, Jack received a Bronze
Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations
against hostile force. During his time in the service, Jack and
Carolyn lived in various locations in the United States as well
as England. They enjoyed traveling throughout the United
States as they raised their three children, Kathleen, David,
and Kristine. Of all the many places they lived, he most
enjoyed England and Washington DC.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Jack continued his
career in the Civil Service, first being posted in Indianapolis
and later in Washington DC. He and Carolyn loved
Washington DC and would spend the weekends traveling
throughout the DC area. It was during this time they both
became interested in presidential birth places, libraries, and
historical lighthouses. At the time of his retirement from Civil
Service, Jack received the Superior Civilian Service Award for
his 42 years of government service. He even received a flag
that was flown above the United States Capitol, in honor of
his service.
After Jack and Carolyn retired from working, they returned to
Indianapolis to be close to their family, all while continuing to
travel the world. Jack was a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Officers Association.
Survivors include a son, David Zimmerman of Chattanooga,
TN; two daughters, Kathleen (Michael) Himes and Kristine
(Michael) Cassidy, both of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Aside from his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in
death by a brother, Jerold Zimmerman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July
8, 2021, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in
Bluffton, with visitation from 11:00 AM until service time. Dr.
Bryson "Gene" Bell will officiate. Burial will be at Six Mile
Cemetery in Bluffton with military rites conducted by the
American Legion Post 111 and the United States Army Honor
Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American
Veterans.
Goodwin Funeral Home, Wells County, Indiana
July 5, 2021
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