ZIMMERMAN, Robert C
1937 - 2015 (77 years)-
Name ZIMMERMAN, Robert C Birth 7 Jul 1937 Lockport, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Male Death 20 Feb 2015 Buffalo, Erie County, NY Person ID I115914 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Oct 2016
Father ZIMMERMAN, Floyd Mother BURG, Katherine Family ID F40396 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family AMSDILL, Joan Lorraine, b. 30 Apr 1941, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 11 Apr 2016, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 74 years) Marriage 20 Jun 1959 Lockport, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1959
TO WED ROBERT ZIMMERMAN - Mr. and Mrs.
George Amsdill, N First St., Lewiston, announce
the betrothal of their daughter; Miss Joan Loraine
Amsdill, to Robert C. Zimmerman, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Zimmerman Irving St., Lockport.' An
early fall wedding is being planned.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1959
LOCKPORT - Mr. and
Mrs. Robert C. Zimmerman
are residing at 132
Gooding St., after their
marriage Saturday (June
20, 1959) at St. John's
Church, Lockport. The Rt.
Rev. Msgr. Francis-Clancy
officiated at a double-ring
ceremony.
The bride, the former
Miss Joan Loraine Amsdill,
daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George A. Amsdill,
N. First St., Lewiston, was
given in marriage by her
father to Mr. Zimmerman,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Zimmerman, Irving St.
A ballerina-length gown
of white nylon, lace and
tulle was worn by the
bride. She chose a corsage
of white orchids and feathered
carnations.
Mrs. Norman Zimmerman,
sister-in-law of the bridegroom,
was matron of honor.
She was attired in a black
and white chiffon dress with
a white hat and corsage of
pink carnations and roses.
Norman Zimmerman was
best man for his brother.
The mother of the bride
wore a black and white nylon
dress and hat. The
mother of the bridegroom
favored an orchid cotton
dress and hat
For a honeymoon to Watkins
Glen, the new Mrs.
Zimmerman left wearing a
light blue suit
Children 1. ZIMMERMAN, Mark 2. ZIMMERMAN, Julie Ann Family ID F40395 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 1/23/1959
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Notes - Robert C. (Zimmie) Zimmerman, 77, a retired Army Sergeant, a 30 year veteran of the military, died Friday February 20, 2015, in Buffalo General Hospital. A native of Lockport he was born on July 7th, 1937, in Lockport, the son of the late Floyd and Catherine (burg) Zimmerman. Upon completion of High School he joined the military service and made a career that lasted 30 years. His military service included, he was a military policeman for over 16 years, also assigned to several missile bases, and aviation units in Niagara Falls, and the engineer battalion in of Buffalo, NY area. After his military career, Zimmie worked as a Security Guard for HSBC Bank and the bus driver known as “Mr. Bob”, for Ridge Road Express. Robert enjoyed traveling, reading, playing cards, and volunteering for many senior citizen groups in the local area, especially the Dale Association, in May of 2013, he was honored at the Dale with the Duncan Nixon Memorial Award, and the RSVP Hanci retired senior volunteer program, especially the Challenger Sports League for teens and adults with disabilities which involved his grandchildren and family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 319, the American Legion, A.J. Jurek Post 1672 in East Amherst, NY, along with the 74th/174th Infantry Retires and the 206th Military Police Retired Association, the Dale Association, the Rapids Seniors Association and a Life member of ST. John the Baptist RC Church. He worked many years as an election inspector for both the Niagara County Board of Elections and the Board of Education. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan (Amsdill) Zimmerman, father of Mark (Brenda) Zimmerman, Julie (Floyd Staats) Zimmerman; three grandchildren, Mark, Mitchel and the late Slayter Zimmerman; brother of the late Judith (Ronald) Phillips and the late Norman (Edith) Zimmerman; brother-in-law George Amsdill Jr. and many loved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 26th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Genesee Street, Lockport. In lieu of flowers, memorials to "Challenger Sports League", 3511 Landers Lane, Gasport, NY 14067, would be appreciated by the family.
Visitation
Relatives and friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Services
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 26th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Genesee Street, Lockport.
- Robert C. (Zimmie) Zimmerman, 77, a retired Army Sergeant, a 30 year veteran of the military, died Friday February 20, 2015, in Buffalo General Hospital. A native of Lockport he was born on July 7th, 1937, in Lockport, the son of the late Floyd and Catherine (burg) Zimmerman. Upon completion of High School he joined the military service and made a career that lasted 30 years. His military service included, he was a military policeman for over 16 years, also assigned to several missile bases, and aviation units in Niagara Falls, and the engineer battalion in of Buffalo, NY area. After his military career, Zimmie worked as a Security Guard for HSBC Bank and the bus driver known as “Mr. Bob”, for Ridge Road Express. Robert enjoyed traveling, reading, playing cards, and volunteering for many senior citizen groups in the local area, especially the Dale Association, in May of 2013, he was honored at the Dale with the Duncan Nixon Memorial Award, and the RSVP Hanci retired senior volunteer program, especially the Challenger Sports League for teens and adults with disabilities which involved his grandchildren and family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 319, the American Legion, A.J. Jurek Post 1672 in East Amherst, NY, along with the 74th/174th Infantry Retires and the 206th Military Police Retired Association, the Dale Association, the Rapids Seniors Association and a Life member of ST. John the Baptist RC Church. He worked many years as an election inspector for both the Niagara County Board of Elections and the Board of Education. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan (Amsdill) Zimmerman, father of Mark (Brenda) Zimmerman, Julie (Floyd Staats) Zimmerman; three grandchildren, Mark, Mitchel and the late Slayter Zimmerman; brother of the late Judith (Ronald) Phillips and the late Norman (Edith) Zimmerman; brother-in-law George Amsdill Jr. and many loved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 26th at 10 AM in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 168 Genesee Street, Lockport. In lieu of flowers, memorials to "Challenger Sports League", 3511 Landers Lane, Gasport, NY 14067, would be appreciated by the family.