Sarah Frances Zimmerman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sarah Frances “Fran” Zimmerman age 97, of Upper Sandusky, was called to the church Triumphant Thursday March 26, 2020 at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 1, 1923 in Columbus, GA to the late Herman and Sarah Frances (Clegg) Roberts. She married Wilbur G. Zimmerman on July 13, 1944 in Thomasville, GA and he died on November 29, 2008. She is survived by 2 daughters Sandra Hemmerly (Jim Gottfried) of Upper Sandusky and Marcia (Jed) Geary of Upper Sandusky, son Marshall “Sonny” (Joyce) Zimmerman of Marengo, 3 grandchildren Stacy (Jeff) Clark of Upper Sandusky, Robin Swihart of Upper Sandusky and Timothy Lopez of Parma, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sisters Helen DeLoach and Ann Tillery and brother Marvin Roberts. She is preceded in death by son-in-law Franklin Hemmerly, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Fran graduated from Albany High School in Albany, Georgia. She then completed officer training at the Salvation Army Training College in Atlanta, GA. She served many locations in the south. Later she enlisted in the Navy Waves and served in naval hospitals including Bethesda, Maryland, New York and Portsmouth, Virginia. She retired from Westinghouse after 28 years. Fran was a volunteer at Wyandot Memorial Hospital for over 18 years, a member of City Council from 1994-2005 and a member of the American Legion. Her love of service continued throughout her life, giving time to St. Paul Lutheran Church, talks at local schools, Usando, music club and she never stopped serving her beloved Salvation Army. Fran loved the Lord, her family, music and helping others. She was proudest to have served her country. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Monday March 30, 2020 at Old Mission Cemetery with Pastor Edward Hunker officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Salvation Army Wyandot County Unit, Wyandot Memorial Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit www.BringmanClark.com.

Sarah Frances Zimmerman

February 1, 1923 - March 26, 2020

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Sarah Frances Zimmerman

February 1, 1923 - March 26, 2020

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