Dr. Robert Zimmer went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Williamsport, PA to the late Herbert and Gladys (Gregory) Zimmer. He married the love of his life Marilyn Ann Jones on June 26, 1954.

Bob was known for his quiet demeanor, deep convictions, love of music, quick wit, and his ability to teach. He faithfully served God and taught His word all over the world, in his neighborhood and at home. He truly obeyed Jesus' mandate, "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I commanded you"… his life was a picture of God's faithful promise to "be with him all the days of his life." (Matthew 28:19-20

Dr. Zimmer has lived in the area since 1998. He is a member of Evangelical Theological Society and International Clarinetists Association. He has played clarinet with various groups his whole life, most recently with the TC Encore Winds. Bob's ministry has taken him to over 30 countries. He served as Regional Superintendent for the State of Michigan for Evangelical Free Church. He pastored churches in NY, VA, IL, NJ and served as minister at large for Officers Christian Fellowship. His most recent seminary teaching assignments were in Haiti, and the Tyndale Theological Seminary in the Netherlands. He enjoyed reading, traveling, music and most of all the precious book he spent his life studying, teaching, proclaiming, and sharing with anyone who had ears to hear.

Bob is preceded in death by his brother, William Zimmer and his beloved wife, Marilyn Zimmer.

He is survived by his loving children, John (Helen) Zimmer, Barbara (Rick) Paulsen, Betty
(Brad) Snowball, Stephen (Laurie) Zimmer, and Cheryl (Dean) DeKryger; eighteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; and many other precious friends and family in the fellowship of the church of Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place also on Saturday, January 16, at 4pm at the Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 402 9th St, Traverse City, MI 49684. Pastor Scott Korljan will officiate. Spring Committal Services will take place at the Monroe Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a mission fund has been set up by the Zimmer family to bless the ministries their Dad contributed to faithfully. Contributions may be directed to The Zimmer Family c/o Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 6th Street Traverse City, MI 49684. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Dr. Zimmer's Family on his online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .