William Zimmer

William H. Bill Zimmer, 65, of Newark Valley passed away suddenly on Jan. 5, 2016 due to a heart illness. Bill was born July 16, 1950. He is survived by his wife, Dawn R. Zimmer; daughters: Holly (Zimmer) Kehrer of Powell, OH, Cathy Zimmer of Sandusky, OH, Virginia (Martin) Hallett of Candor, NY; grandchildren: Vincent, Abigail, Alison, Gabe, Andrew, Jack, Ryan (Chelsea), Travis (Tessa), Tyler, and Mikayla: great granddaughters: Adilynn and Mia; brothers: Thomas (Sandy) Zimmer of Arvada, CO, David Zimmer of Whitney Point and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie R. Barney Zimmer and Betty (Hinrichsen) Cole; brother, James Zimmer and son, Chris Starke. Bill attended Newark Valley High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War Era. He was a hardworking man who adored his family and his many friends (especially when he held his cookouts). Bill loved the outdoors and very much enjoyed working on his farm in his earlier years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping his special friends, Ray, Deb and Carter Kalwara at the Ringneck Pheasant Preserve in Candor.At Bills request there will be no services. However, his family would like to invite family and friends to celebrate Bills life, the way he would want us to, by sharing a drink in his name on Friday January 15th, 2016 at Rte. 38 Bar and Grill 3382 Rte. 38, Owego, NY 4:00 - Memories may be shared in his guestbook at macphersonfuneralhome.com Reception Rte 38 Bar & Grille Friday, January 15, 2016 4:00 PM 3382 Rte 38 Owego, NY 13827 Directions