Fred P Zimmer

Fred died Friday, January 20, 2012 of Lung Cancer. His family was there and his passing was peaceful. He was born October 31, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity Later he graduated from Capital Law School in Columbus Ohio.

Fred met his wife in college, they had 60 wonderful years of marriage. They first moved to Columbus Ohio, while there they were blessed with 3 children. His career took him and his family from Ohio to Southern California, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, back to California, then retiring to Texas He retired in California as Corporate Vice President of Contracts and Pricing in 1994 after a 42 year career in Aerospace at Rockwell International.

Fred had many interests which included entertaining, traveling the world, playing golf, and attending the theatre. He especially loved the Opera and his beloved dog Schatz. Throughout his life he served on many boards, the longest serving on the Board of CHW Catholic Healthcare for 14 years. In addition, he belonged to many organizations including the ABA.

Fred is predeceased by his mother and father, brother, eldest son and grandson. Surviving are his wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, a grandson, and great granddaughter.

Fred will be remembered as being an exceptional man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and extraordinary friend.

Donations may be given in his honor to your favorite charity.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:30 PM at Christ Church Plano, 4550 Legacy Drive Plano, Texas 75024.