Obituary
Flint/Geneva- Wilfred A. Zimmerman, age 84, died May 23, 2022 peacefully at home.
Funeral Services will be private, with burial in Gorham Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Will’s favorite spot the Zimmerman Fertilizer Plant in Stanley, at a date to be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marcus Whitman F.F.A. “Jacket Fund”, 4100 Baldwin Rd., Rushville, NY 14454; or one of the following large and small animal sanctuaries, Sweet Farm, 211 Hall Rd., Himrod, NY 14842, or Cracker Box Palace, 6450 Shaker Rd., North Rose, NY 14516.
“Will” was born Jan. 28, 1938 in Manchester, NY. to Samuel L. Zimmerman, Sr. and Florence M. Zufall Zimmerman. He and his late brother, Charles, owned and operated Zimmerman Brothers Fertilizer in Stanley, now Zimmerman Fertilizer.
Will is survived by his adopted family, Rick and Elisha Gulvin and their daughters, Dr. Jessica Gulvin, DVM, and Amy (Walter) Wech and their children, Derek and Dylan Wech; beloved dog, Mandy; Kort and Brooke Smithling and their children, Emmett and Samantha; a niece, nephew and cousin and special friend: Barbara Shepard; and a niece, nephew and cousin.
Will was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Florence Zimmerman Johnson; and brothers, Samuel L. Zimmerman, Jr. and Charles J. Zimmerman.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Will’s family.