Carl E. Zimmerman's Obituary
Decatur-Carl E. Zimmerman, 81, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Carl was born October 3, 1933 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Pearl (Dukes) Zimmerman. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army and the USAF. He was previously employed as a letter carrier with USPS retiring in 1989. He married Fran Evelyn Hensley November 13, 1987 in Decatur.
Carl leaves behind his wife Fran, step-children Darrell Reynolds and Marcie Burwell both of Decatur, step-grandchildren Shawna Reynolds, Crystal Spencer, and Natasha Spencer all of Decatur, Kyle Reynolds of Tennessee, Heather Whelan of Spain, and Zach Reynolds of Florida, and sister Marjorie Johnson (Hershel) of Belmont, Illinois.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Graveside services with military honors to celebrate Carl’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2015 in the Veteran’s Section at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Salem Baptist Church or to the Veterans Administration.
The family of Carl E. Zimmerman is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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