William Zimmerman
December 3, 1941 – August 6, 2018

It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Willie” Zimmerman of Saskatoon, SK, (and formerly of St. Gregor, SK, and Englefeld, SK), announces his sudden and unexpected passing on Monday, August 6, 2018, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. He was 76 years of age. Willie, the second oldest of 11 children, was born to John and Mary (nee Bunz) Zimmerman in Rose Valley, SK, on December 3, 1941. The family resided at Greenwater Lake for five years. Then, in April of 1946, John, Mary, and the children moved to the family farm in St. Gregor. Two years later John built a new home for his growing family, not far from the original family farm. Willie grew up and attended school in St. Gregor. On April 24, 1965, he married Gwen Hohmann. The couple made their home in St. Gregor for the following five years. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Michele in 1966, followed by Darren in 1967, Lyn in 1969, and Leah in 1979. Willie and Gwen moved to Englefeld in 1970 where they spent their lives together until her passing in August of 2012. Shortly after, Willie moved in with his daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Jesse Korte and their family in Saskatoon. Over the years, Willie held numerous jobs. Right out of school he worked for farmers, then at Meschishnick’s Machine Shop, he was a local livestock hauler, and then was employed on a road construction crew. Eventually, he settled in at Schulte Industries as a long-haul truck driver and then as the maintenance man. Willie retired in 2013 after a total of 38 years of service with Schulte Industries. Willie had numerous hobbies and interests throughout his life, including hockey, fastball, baseball, fishing, waterskiing, golf, and spending time at the cabin. His greatest love was attending his grandchildren’s various activities, along with spending time with family and friends. Willie will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his four children, eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren: Michele King (Kirk Angus) and her family, Sarah King (Peter) and their daughters Raya and Maicy, and Larissa King (Mason); Darren (Sherry) Zimmerman and daughter Amanda Zimmerman (Schalk); Lyn (Donna) Zimmerman and family, Kelly Miskolczi (Blair), and Ryley Zimmerman; Leah (Jesse) Korte and family, Jeter, Alida, and Ava Korte; five brothers: Dave (Leona) Zimmerman, Roman (Carol) Zimmerman, Pat (Audrey) Zimmerman, John (Diane) Zimmerman, and Ben (Donna) Zimmerman; five sisters: Marieanne (Karl) Lehto, Bernie Stroeder, Teresa Gabriel, Barb Duley, and Helen Klassen; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Willie was predeceased by his loving wife, Gwen (nee Hohmann) Zimmerman; son-in-law, Bruce King; parents, John and Mary (nee Bunz) Zimmerman; father-in-law, Theodore Hohmann; mother-in-law, Josephine (nee Delainey) Hohmann; and by numerous brothers-and-sisters-in-law. The Prayer Service for Willie was held at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, Englefeld, on Friday, August 10, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., presided by Marie ven der Buhs and Audrey Zimmerman. Scripture readers were Sarah King and Amanda Zimmerman, and the eulogy was delivered by Darren Zimmerman and Michele King. The organist was Sandra Athmer. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Francis Akomeah with concelebrant Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB. Others taking part were: Ryley Zimmerman and Jeter Korte, crossbearers; Teavan Athmer and Gemart Napigquit, altar servers; Kelly Miskolczi and Larissa King, scripture readers; Jason and Jay Zimmerman, intentions; Darren and Sherry Zimmerman, and Alida and Ava Korte, gift bearers; Jack and Sharon Woulfe, memorial table attendants; and Leah Korte, urn bearer. Music ministry was provided by director Manny Lefebvre, organist Sandra Athmer, and members of the Holy Guardian Angels Parish Choir. Honorary pallbearers were “anyone who shared in Willie’s life”. Interment followed at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either KidSport Humboldt, P.O. Box 2741, Humboldt, SK, S0K 2A0 or Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114