Carol Zimmer

Carol J. Zimmer, age 75, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. The visitation will be a Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 5:00 p.m. Rev. Cherie Forret will officiate and inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam at a later date. Carol Jean Zimmer was born on September 15, 1943 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Laverne and Blanche Hron. She was a 1962 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On June 12, 1965, Carol was united in marriage with Michael Zimmer at Trinity Church – United Methodist in Beaver Dam. She owned and operated a daycare out of her home for many years, making a difference in countless children’s lives in the Beaver Dam area. Carol was a longtime member of Trinity Church – United Methodist. Carol is survived by her children, Traci Zimmer and Randy Zimmer; grandson, Zakk Benter, all of Beaver Dam; siblings, Phyllis (Lester) Brooks, Judy Meyers, Marilyn Schepp, Dave Schepp, Jerry Schepp and Norbert Hron; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia and George Booth, Thomas and Liz Brennecke, and Wayne Zimmer. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Mike, on February 9, 2018. The family wishes to thank Hillside Hospice for all of the exceptional care and guidance that was given to them.