Robert "Bob" L. Zimmerman

Robert “Bob” L. Zimmerman, 71, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on March 6, 1951, to the late Robert and Regina (Schlicht) Zimmerman.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Norma Zimmerman; sons, Matt (Monica) Zimmerman, Stan (Angie) Clark, and Steve (Stephanie) Clark; daughters, Angela (Karl) Ivins and April (Andrew) Nadolny; grandchildren, Murphy Zimmerman, Mason Zimmerman, Kyle Lindzy, Zachary Lindzy, John Nadolny, Alyssa Gurkin, Kenny VonDoehren, Carl Clark, Casey Clark, Rachel Clark, and Steve Clark; 13 great grandchildren; brothers, Tom (Janet) Zimmerman and Mark Zimmerman; and sisters, Renee (Ron Wilson) Zimmerman, Leaann Fuller, and Barbara Lyon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Dennis Lyon.

In accordance with Bob’s wishes, cremation was chosen. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Mass of a Christian Burial will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 W Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507 with an hour of visitation prior. Father Bob Van Kempen of St. Mary’s will be officiating the Mass and the inurnment service that will follow at Rice Cemetery, 400 James St, Elkhart, IN 46516.

Bob, also known as Mr. B the mascot at Elkhart High School, was a kind man with a big heart and always put others and family before himself. He worked in maintenance at the local Sears for several years prior to becoming the Administrator at the Elkhart Moose Lodge for over 20 years. While serving his club he received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon any member. Bob married the love of his life, Norma, on January 6, 1992, after five years of courting each other. Bob was a former member of the Elkhart County D.A.R.E. program and became the first president of the FOP Little League that was not active on the police force. Bob loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. In his spare time, he enjoyed sharing breakfast with his classmates and made it a priority to see them every Thursday morning. Bob had a passion for sports, mainly his love of the White Sox and playing golf with his friends. Golf wasn’t his only sport, as he was a football star on the Elkhart High football team, and he helped carry his team to the state championship. Bob was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church and recently a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bob will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s in Bristol and/or Caring Cove Hospice Mishawka.

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