Gary Lee Zimmerman

     Gary Lee Zimmerman, beloved husband, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 19, 2025. Burial will take place at Elm Hall Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
     Gary was born in Alma, Michigan on March 30, 1948. He was the son of Alvin Sylvester and Juanita Frances (McKrill) Zimmerman. He graduated from St. Louis High School with the Class of 1967. He married Judy Mabel Zimmerman, on November 24, 1967, at St. Louis United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MI, for fifty-seven years.
     He served in the U.S. Army as an E6 Sergeant in the Vietnam War; he then went on to serve in the Michigan National Guard in Alma for 6 years. He was honorably discharge from both services. Gary was a safety supervisor last for Brenner Oil Transport for 17 years. Before that, he served as a police officer in Alma for 6 years. A natural leader and hard worker, Gary always found himself in upper management roles with other employers.
     He was an active member of the community; Gary spent two years as a scout leader for the Northern Michigan chapter where he helped the troops win sledding competitions and taught them how to paddle in canoes. He could fix any computer you gave him, and helped many people in the community with their technical issues. He was also of the United Methodist Faith, and was part of many congregations in the area. Gary never gave up on himself, his family, and his community. He was always around to lend a hand no matter who it was. Gary Lee Zimmerman was a life member and charter member of Fred E. Richards VFW Post 3055. Gary Lee Zimmerman was a life member of the Alma Elks Lodge.
     He is survived by his wife Judy; son Scott (Malissa) Zimmerman of Remus, MI; his siblings: Janet Hoffstetter, Douglas (Mary) Zimmerman, Keith (Melva) Zimmerman, Dennis (Joann) Zimmerman, Brian (Jolie) Zimmerman, and David (Ellen) Zimmerman. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Elizabeth Renea Romero, and Maria Lynn Romero; and many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christina Renea Romero; and brothers Ronald Zimmerman and Alvin Zimmerman.
     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.