In loving memory of

James Zimmerman
May 27, 1947 - February 4, 2020

James Zimmerman , 72 of Griswold, IA, passed away at home on February 4, 2020. Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Griswold with Father Mike Burner, Celebrant. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Wesphalia, IA. Loess Hills Funeral Home of Carson, IA assisted the family.

Memorials directed to the family.

James Zimmerman was born on May 27, 1947, the third of five sons of Roman and Patricia (Sullivan) Zimmerman. He grew up in Manilla, IA. He moved to Olathe, KS. James worked for General Motors for most of his working career. He always wanted to be a barber, and had a barber shop for a time. James also wanted to be an Elvis Presley performer.

James leaves behind two sons, Michael and Steven; four grandchildren; and his brothers.

Tributes

Jeff Knudson wrote on Feb 15, 2020:

"So long my friend. May you ride your bicycle across the clouds"