Douglas Eugene Zimmerman, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 25, 2023.
Douglas was born on February 5, 1946 to Marvin and Thelma (Groom) Zimmerman. Douglas attended school in Fort Atkinson.
On October 27, 1962 Douglas married Connie Krieser in Dubuque, Iowa.
Douglas worked for the Jefferson County Highway Department as a Truck Driver for 36 years up until his retirement in 2004. Following his retirement Douglas worked part time for Simonson Oil in Fort Atkinson.
Douglas enjoyed many things in life, he enjoyed showing horses, helping his children with their steer and horse projects for the upcoming fairs, playing the accordion and playing the chord organ. Douglas was a big family man and was always so proud of his family.
Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Connie Zimmerman; Children: Deanna (Dennis) Karbowski of Elkhorn, WI, and Leslie “Butch” (Bev) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI; Grandchildren: Douglas (Alyssa) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI, Brooke (Fiancé Ryan Tews) Zimmerman of Fort Atkinson, WI, and Curtis “CJ” (Fiancé Kayla Pallansch) Zimmerman of Janesville, WI; Great-grandchildren: Roman Zimmerman, Reese Zimmerman, Bennett Zimmerman, Daxton Zimmerman, and Tenlei Tews. Sisters: Sandra Friedl, and Joyce (Walter) Carroll. Sister-In-Laws, Mavis Daugherty, Kay Daugherty, and Virginia Daugherty.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Thelma; Infant sister, Myrna; Son, Brad Zimmerman; Brothers Dennis (Ellie) Daugherty, Vince (Deanna) Daugherty, and Reginald Daughtery.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home at 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson with Pastor Steve Steele officiating. Friends may come visit with family from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. A burial will follow the services at the Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made out to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, and Rainbow Hospice.
A special Thank You to the staff at Rainbow Hospice and Alden Estates for your amazing care towards Douglas.
