He lived life to the fullest, spending time with his family and friends, traveling around the world, cheering on the Chicago Cubs and enjoying long car rides with his black lab, Buddy. Jeff's bright smile and contagious laugh will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Jeff's life will be held at ESSEN HAUS, 514 E. Wilson St., Madison at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Memorial donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the Jeff Zimpel Memorial Fund to assist the family with funeral expenses and other costs. A Go Fund Me account has been set up at www.gofundme.com/jeff-zimpel-memorial-fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420 To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Jeffrey-L-Zimpel?obId=3280893#/celebrationWall