Timothy "Tim" Paul Zimmerman, 66, Mequon, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born October 3, 1958, in Dowagiac, MI to Henry Otis and Louise (Knapp) Zimmerman.

Tim grew up in Michigan. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1981 and spent time abroad while stationed on the USS Constellation. Tim was a free spirit who loved his time spent driving through the countryside, riding his motorcycle, relaxing on his pontoon, and enjoying a glass of Jack and Coke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Tim was a gun enthusiast and loved to shop estate sales and was always looking for a good deal. His family was always his priority, and he loved the time he was able to spend with them. Tim was proud of his children and loved being a dad and grandpa. He strove to be the best son, brother, dad, grandpa, uncle, and friend that he could possibly be.

He is survived by his children, Tracy (Steve Krajewski) Zimmerman, Wendy (Kevin) Sparks, Rebekah (John Ciszewski) Zimmerman, Melissa Zimmerman, Dani Zimmerman; grandchildren, Will, Liz, Kyle, Kylie, Ava, Kaidence, Maya, Braysen, Conner, Jared, Leah; great-grandchildren, Kamden, Macie, Sutton; siblings, Ladd (Deb) Zimmerman, Diana French, Mary (Alan) Raffaele, Nacy (Rick) Wahl, Joseph Zimmerman; special cousin, Joel Beamish; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Henry; mother, Louise; stepfather, Nels Ebbesen; brother-in-law, Terry French; nephews, Chris Wahl, Darren Pickersgill; aunt, Verna "Skippy" Malloy.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 25; Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 PM. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, 3260 Riverside Dr. Sault Sainte Marie, MI on Friday, October 3 at 12:30pm. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com .

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tim's name.