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It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Fr. Zimmann on March 18.
Below is his obituary.
Rev. John W. Zimmann
October 8, 1937 - March 18, 2018
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SALEM – The Rev. John W. Zimmann died of heart failure at the Cleveland Clinic early Sunday morning, March 18, with his wife Marilyn at his side. The couple had been married for 58 years.
John was preceded in death by his daughter LeAnne in 1992, and is survived by four children: Barbara and husband Marco Caceres of Flint Hill, Virginia; Kathryn and husband Eric Pedersen of Colorado Springs, Colorado; John of Stryker, Ohio; and Maria and husband Kurt Diedrich of Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, Madeleine and Alessa Caceres, and grandsons, Carter Zimmann and Ben, Jonathan and Harrison Diedrich.
Born in South Bend, Indiana on October 8, 1937, John’s family moved to Dayton, Ohio where he spent his early years. In 1959, he graduated with a degree in political science and economics from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and in 1962, received a Master of Divinity degree from the former Hamma School of Theology in Springfield (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus). John grew up with brother, William Jr. (deceased) and sister, Trudy.
“Pastor Z” retired in 1992 in 1992 after 30 years of Lutheran ministry, serving parishes in Covington, Dayton, and Salem, Ohio. He served as a board member and president of the Columbiana County Community Action Agency; a trustee of the Salem Community Foundation; and a member of the Ohio Council of Churches Committee on Poverty and Economic Justice. He took seriously the mission statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in particular the instruction to “speak publicly to the world in solidarity with the poor and oppressed, calling for justice and proclaiming God’s love for the world.” This call to public action reflected his belief that “there’s more to church than sitting in a pew.” In retirement, Rev. Zimmann served area churches as an interim pastor.
With the formation of the Perry Township Fire Department in 1988, John became one of the 28 charter members, and retired after 20 years of service.
John developed a love of hiking in the Rocky Mountains where his family vacationed when he was a child, and he returned year after year with his own family. An avid carpenter, he built several mountain cabins in Colorado over the past 50 years and has spent summers there since his retirement. He also enjoyed gardening and grew blue ribbon gourds, which were shown at the Ohio Gourd Show. A skilled handyman with a passion for both building things and making sure everything was in “good working order,” he was never far from his treasured Swiss Army knife and an assortment of tools. The “Reverend Carpenter” was honored when son-in-law Marco reflected his enthusiasm for fixing things by writing a book for the grandchildren entitled “John the Fixer”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Canfield at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, preceded by an hour of visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a reception, with the Rev. Duane Jesse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to The Salem Community Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Salem, OH 44460 c/o LeAnne E. Zimmann and Family Memorial Fund, in appreciation to the Salem community.
Rev. John W. Zimmann
October 8, 1937 - March 18, 2018
View the Full Online Memorial
SALEM – The Rev. John W. Zimmann died of heart failure at the Cleveland Clinic early Sunday morning, March 18, with his wife Marilyn at his side. The couple had been married for 58 years.
John was preceded in death by his daughter LeAnne in 1992, and is survived by four children: Barbara and husband Marco Caceres of Flint Hill, Virginia; Kathryn and husband Eric Pedersen of Colorado Springs, Colorado; John of Stryker, Ohio; and Maria and husband Kurt Diedrich of Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, Madeleine and Alessa Caceres, and grandsons, Carter Zimmann and Ben, Jonathan and Harrison Diedrich.
Born in South Bend, Indiana on October 8, 1937, John’s family moved to Dayton, Ohio where he spent his early years. In 1959, he graduated with a degree in political science and economics from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and in 1962, received a Master of Divinity degree from the former Hamma School of Theology in Springfield (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus). John grew up with brother, William Jr. (deceased) and sister, Trudy.
“Pastor Z” retired in 1992 in 1992 after 30 years of Lutheran ministry, serving parishes in Covington, Dayton, and Salem, Ohio. He served as a board member and president of the Columbiana County Community Action Agency; a trustee of the Salem Community Foundation; and a member of the Ohio Council of Churches Committee on Poverty and Economic Justice. He took seriously the mission statement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in particular the instruction to “speak publicly to the world in solidarity with the poor and oppressed, calling for justice and proclaiming God’s love for the world.” This call to public action reflected his belief that “there’s more to church than sitting in a pew.” In retirement, Rev. Zimmann served area churches as an interim pastor.
With the formation of the Perry Township Fire Department in 1988, John became one of the 28 charter members, and retired after 20 years of service.
John developed a love of hiking in the Rocky Mountains where his family vacationed when he was a child, and he returned year after year with his own family. An avid carpenter, he built several mountain cabins in Colorado over the past 50 years and has spent summers there since his retirement. He also enjoyed gardening and grew blue ribbon gourds, which were shown at the Ohio Gourd Show. A skilled handyman with a passion for both building things and making sure everything was in “good working order,” he was never far from his treasured Swiss Army knife and an assortment of tools. The “Reverend Carpenter” was honored when son-in-law Marco reflected his enthusiasm for fixing things by writing a book for the grandchildren entitled “John the Fixer”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Canfield at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, preceded by an hour of visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a reception, with the Rev. Duane Jesse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to The Salem Community Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Salem, OH 44460 c/o LeAnne E. Zimmann and Family Memorial Fund, in appreciation to the Salem community.
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Our monthly free community meal, which we call The Good Shepherd Lunch, will take place on
Saturday, April 28 at 11am. If you wish to volunteer to help set up, serve food, or clean up the dishes, just arrive before 10 am and talk to Ruth Ann or Judy, We normally serve between 200 and 300 people at each meal, and everyone is welcome. The meal ends at 1 p.m.
Everyone welcome.
We will be having Pasta and Meatballs.
Bring a Friend
Saturday, April 28 at 11am. If you wish to volunteer to help set up, serve food, or clean up the dishes, just arrive before 10 am and talk to Ruth Ann or Judy, We normally serve between 200 and 300 people at each meal, and everyone is welcome. The meal ends at 1 p.m.
Everyone welcome.
We will be having Pasta and Meatballs.
Bring a Friend
Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. If you have a desire to sing with the choir, simply show up at rehearsal and we will find a place for you. Our choir director is Ruth Ann Reiner, and our organist will be Bill Richards for the next few weeks. We really glad to welcome him back.
Women's Tea
Our Women's Tea will be held on May 5 at 1 PM. We will welcome back Bill Crawford this year. Hope to see everyone there.
Youth Grades 6-12 Join the Sema Youth Group. This group includes all of the kids from Warren to Steubenville in the South East Mission Area. Check there FB page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/SEMA-Youth/1012722255423184
