Edward Zimmer

Edward Zimmer, 94, of Manteno, passed away Sunday (Oct. 26, 2014) at River North Nursing Home in Bradley. He was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Chicago, the son of Adolph and Cecilia Moravich Zimmer. Edward married Blanch Opatrny on June 9, 1943, in Chicago. She preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Mary Ellen Zimmer, of Bridgeview; and Willam and Adrienne Zimmer, of Manteno; grandchildren, James and Melissa Zimmer, Eileen Ginther, Kellie and Jason Jarnagin, Kerrie and Jeremy Blanton; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, Eric, Kevin, Rachel, Austin, Tyler, Kory and Logan. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Ernest Zimmer and Henry Zimmer Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and a 67-year member of the American Legion. Mr. Zimmer retired from International Harvester as a pipefitter after 42 years. He also was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the 7 p.m. funeral service at Brown Funeral Home, Manteno. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Mr. Zimmer retired from International Harvester as a pipefitter after 42 years. He also was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the 7 p.m. funeral service at Brown Funeral Home, Manteno. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Memorials may be made to the family