Steven R. Zimmerman
Steven R. Zimmerman, 74 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home. Steve was born on September 30, 1948 in Elwood to Melvin L. Zimmerman, Sr. and Evelyn R. (Lightfoot) Zimmerman. After Melvin’s untimely death in 1954, Evelyn married Francis E. “Gene” Fox in 1959. They were married for 55 years until Evelyn died in 2015. Gene passed away in 2017.
Steve was a machine operator at Steel Parts in Tipton, retiring in 2018. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 46 and Moose Lodge #1590.
Survivors include his three children, Michelle Mitchell and husband Matt, Cicero, Steven R. Zimmerman, Jr. and wife Danina, Barnwell, South Carolina, Amy JL Hampton and husband David, Anderson. Steve is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Zimmerman and wife Jean, Pulaski, Wisconsin and one sister-in-law, Guyla Zimmerman of Sebring, Florida. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Zimmerman.
Funeral services for Steve will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Steve’s son-in-law Matt Mitchell and Pastor Stephen Schultze will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery and he will be buried near his parents. Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 until the time of the service.
Memorial donations in memory of Steve may be made to the Tipton American Legion, 129 N. Independence Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or the Tipton Moose Lodge, 900 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Condolences for Steve’s family may be left at www.young-nichols.com.
I am sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. My condolences to his family and my classmates Melvin and Jean.
So sorry for your loss. We are out of state but.but will be keeping all in prayer.
Steve impacted many people’s lives and was deeply loved. Over the past 30 years he was a consistent, loving presence in my life and the lives of his non-biological grandchildren. Steve showed up to family events larger than life hosting an annual Father’s Day cookout, birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving the list goes on. His generosity was boundless and his delight palpable. From weddings to karaoke and camping with the grandkids Steve was eager to share experiences with his loved ones. We were blessed to be part of his life. He is dearly missed.
Wishing you all peace and fond memories.
I can still remember when Melvin and Jean were going together in High School. I attended First Baptist Church and I was just a child but for some reason thought Melvin and Jean were a cool couple.