Justin Carl "Zim" Zimmer

Justin Zimmer, of Menasha, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at the age of 15 years. He was born February 2, 1990 in Appleton the son of Warren and Wendy (Bodway) Zimmer. Justin attended Menasha Public Schools and was presently a sophomore at Menasha High School. He was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, president of his Class of 2008, member of the Menasha High School Honor Roll and carried a 4.0 GPA. Zim was a member of the Menasha Wrestling, Baseball and Football teams. Justin qualified twice for the Kids Folk Style Wrestling Tournament. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed and active in the youth group at church. Justin enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Justin was patient, kind and loving and was a mentor and role model for his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

He will be dearly missed by his family. Justin is survived by his parents, Warren and Wendy Zimmer of Menasha; his brother, Zachary Zimmer; his sister, Brooke Zimmer; grandparents: Carl and Judy Zimmer of Appleton and Norm and Millie Bodway of Menasha; great-grandmother, Avis Pasch of Appleton; aunts and uncles: his godparents, Jean and Richard Haag, Dennis and Wendy Bodway and Cindy and Steve Helein; cousins: Denise (Nick) Balboa, Dana (Rob) and Drew Bodway, Scott and Steve Haag, Quinn, Taryn, and Brieann Helein, Trevor and Logan Balboa. He is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

The funeral service for Justin will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 912 N. Oneida St., Appleton with Rev. Larry Matthews officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home Tri-County Chapel on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm and at the Church on Thursday from 10:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund is being established in Justin’s name.

Special thanks to the Menasha Police Department, Menasha School District, Amanda and Barb from the Crisis Team and Justin’s coaches and friends for all of their support.

Justin,
We are so proud of you and all that you accomplished and you will always hold a special place in our hearts forever.
Love,
Dad, Mom, Zach and Brooke.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Menasha, WI 54952
(920)831-9905