Dennis E. Zimmerman

Dennis E. Zimmerman, 67, of Ava, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin.

He was born in Anna on Feb. 23, 1955, the son of Lanny E. and Betty J. Davis Zimmerman.  

He married Selma Lou Smith on July 3, 1992, in Murphysboro.

Mr. Zimmerman was retired from Eaton in Pinckneyville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during the Vietnam Era.  

He was a member of the New Life Church in Ava and BBK American Legion Post No. 480 in Steeleville.

Mr. Zimmerman is survived by his wife, Selma Lou Zimmerman of Ava; children Lori Zimmerman of College Station, Texas, and Dan (Christina) Zimmerman of Anna; stepson Jason (Angelynn) Hahs of Belleville; grandchildren Jacob, Jace, Trey, Jesse, Kaitlyn, Amarianna and Kameron; a brother, James (Julianna) Zimmerman of Anna; numerous aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Zimmerman was preceded in death by his parents; and by two sisters, Lana Zimmerman and Kimberly Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava. Burial will follow at Ava Evergreen Cemetery.  

Visitation will be at Wilson’s Funeral Home Ava on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

Wilson’s Funeral Home in Ava is in charge of arrangements.