Bernard "Barney" John Zimmer

Bernard “Barney” John Zimmer age 97, of Napoleon, died Tuesday evening, October 14, 2025 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Barney was born November 25, 1927 in Ridgeville to Frank E. and Ruth (Lehman) Zimmer. He graduated from Ridgeville Corners High School in 1945. On December 13, 1956 he was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was employed by Campbell’s Soup Company for 31 years and 8 months, working as a laborer, checker and guard. On July 27, 1954, he married Martha Rettig. Barney was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate and served as a deacon and elder. In his spare time, Barney enjoyed playing golf, taking family photos, playing Euchre, watching the OSU Buckeyes and the Detroit Tigers. He was a member of the Napoleon Moose Lodge and Holgate American Legion.

His Family… He is survived by his children: Scott (Nancy) Zimmer, Napoleon and Krista (Robert) Lawson, Napoleon; granddaughters: Ashley (Taylor) Moyer, Rachel and Sydney; a great grandson Ellis, with 2 more on the way; a brother Ramon (Jeanette) Zimmer, London Ontario, Canada, a special friend Sharon Hoffman and many nieces and nephews. Barney was preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart, Martha on August 15, 2017 and a brother Leo Zimmer.

His Farewell Services… Friends will be received in the Zachrich Family Funeral Home of Holgate from 3-6:00 pm on Friday, October 17 with another hour of visitation prior to the church service. The Celebration of Barney’s life will be at 10:00 am in on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at St. John's United Church of Christ Holgate with Reverend Jeff McCarn officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shalom Food Pantry. Please visit ZachrichFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences.