Richard Joseph Zimmer

RICHARD JOSEPH ZIMMER 1945 – 2022 Richard Joseph Zimmer age 77 of Plattsmouth, NE peacefully passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue, NE. He was born on February 1, 1945 to Vincent Henry Zimmer and Anita Faye (Arens) Zimmer in Topeka, KS. Richard was raised in Kansas City, MO, Des Moines, IA, and he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Richard met the love of his life, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Marie Wathen and they were married on June 5, 1965 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Platte Woods, MO. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and he proudly served his country for two years during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1968. Richard and Jackie made their home in Parkville, MO, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, GA, Lisle, IL, and West Des Moines, IA until they settled at Beaver Lake in Plattsmouth in 1998. Richard worked as a facility manager for the IRS. Richard was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit and Hugh J. Kerns American Legion Post #56 both of Plattsmouth. He is survived by his wife: Jackie Zimmer of Plattsmouth, NE; two sons: Bryan Zimmer and his wife Janelle of Plattsmouth, NE; Kevin Zimmer of Bellevue, NE; two grandchildren: Ciara Chaney and her husband Clark of Overland Park, KS; Tyler Zimmer and his wife Katie of St. Louis, MO; two great grandchildren: Cora and Vincent Chaney; his sister: Debbie Tomczyk and her husband David of Murrells Inlet, SC; brother-in-law: James Frohne of Littleton, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Richard is preceded in death by his parents: Vincent and Anita Zimmer and his sister: Sharon Frohne. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Church of the Holy Spirit with Father Tony Bedient officiating, Ciara Chaney and Tyler Zimmer as lectors, and Terry Little as vocalist. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Tyler Zimmer, Joe Wathen, Clark Chaney, and Bob Ceblinski. His Final Resting Place will be at Omaha National Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard and the American Legion Post #1 of Omaha, NE. The family suggests Memorials to the Dementia Society of America. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

Richard Joseph Zimmer

February 1, 1945 - December 12, 2022