Ruth (Ballman) Zimmerman
Born: Mon., Feb. 14, 1916
Died: Fri., Aug. 26, 2011
Visitation
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Thu., Sep. 01, 2011
Location: St. John Church
Memorial Service
4:30 PM Thu., Sep. 01, 2011
Location: St. John Church
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Ruth B. Zimmerman
Ruth Zimmerman, 95, of West Alexandria died Thursday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held at 3:30 PM and a memorial service at 4:30 PM Thurs. Sept. 1, 2011 at St. John Church, 20 East South St., West Alexandria, Ohio.She was born a Valentine baby on February 14.1916. She graduated from Withrow High School and earned degrees in dietetics and education from the University of Cincinnati. Her teaching career began in Gratis, Ohio. There she met her husband of 40 years, Oleson “Zim” Zimmerman. She later taught home economics in the Lanier and Twin Valley South School System for twenty-five years. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband in 1983, a brother, Hal Ballman, and sister, Mildred Rasor. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon (Ken) Russell and Debbie (Rob) Decker; grandchildren Angela (David) Kutter, Robyn Decker, and Jordan Decker; four great-grandchildren Julianne, Kylee, Paige, and Oliver. Ruth will be missed by her family and many friends and students whose lives she touched. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Preble County Fine Art Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, OH.
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Gene and JoEllen Tapalman
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Posted Sun August 28, 2011
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We both have such fond memories of Mrs. Zimmerman. She was always so pleasant and care so much for her students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Mary Campbell Lehmann
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Posted Mon August 29, 2011
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I have great memories of Mrs. Zimmerman, she taught me as a student. I applaud her as a teacher and she had class. I loved to hear her laugh, and there was a few times as students we did get her to laugh. Words however kind, can not mend your heartache but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends and your family.
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Janet Leedy Denlinger
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Posted Mon August 29, 2011
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Debbie, What fun memories I have of staying overnight in your home during our childhood days! Your Mother was always fixing us something to eat as we giggled our way through the evening. One by one, we bury our parents, and that makes us rely on memories of yesteryear. Sending my warm sympathy and care.
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John F Waldon
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Posted Wed August 31, 2011
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What a wonderful lady and exceptional teacher. She was an inspiration too all who had the opportunity and good fortune to know her. My sinscere sympathy to all.
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Kathy Stewart Jackson
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Posted Thu September 01, 2011
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Mrs Zimmerman was one of my favorite teachers and I know she will be remembered fondly by many of her students. They just don't have teachers like her anymore. She was certainly special and the only one who ever called me by my first name!! ( I go by my middle name)
God bless her family.
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Donna Maggard Cobb
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Posted Thu September 01, 2011
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I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Zim's passing, but so happy she is now at peace. As her student in the early 60's, I learned just as much about life and how to navigate it as a teen as I did to cook and sew. We all loved her. She was truly an inspiration and one classy lady. Peace and blessings to the family.
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Patty Ball Evans
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Posted Fri September 02, 2011
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May your memories help heal your pain, she was a wonderful lady and wonderful teacher. She reminded me, over 25 years after I had been in her class, that it wasn't too late to pull my grade for sewing over pins making my daughter's wedding dress.
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Brenda Ball George
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Posted Fri September 02, 2011
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She was the absolute best. There was no other teacher as sweet as her. Will be missed by many.
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Shirley Bartels Clark
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Posted Mon September 05, 2011
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Was so sorry to read about Mrs. Zimmerman's death. Her family must
be so proud of her many accomplishments, and her positive contribution to
the many lives she touched over her many years as a teacher. I extend my
sympathy to all of her family.
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