Wayne ZimmerZIMMER, Wayne L., age 75 of Union, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Wayne was born December 30, 1935 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Jesse and Wanita (Hamil) Zimmer. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School Class of 1955. Wayne retired from the Kroger Company in 1978 after more than 28 years of service. He loved trains, jukeboxes, music and electronics.

Mr. Zimmer is survived by his 3 children, Daniel Zimmer, Tammy Zimmer-Reker and Janelle (Troy) Oren; 6 grandchildren, Jason (April) Reker, Andrew Reker, Michael Reker, Nina Zimmer, Zackery Zimmer and Olivia Oren; 5 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn Zimmer; dear friend, Carolyn Downs; many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jesse Zimmer and sister, Sharilyn Hinders.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Good Samaritan ICU for their tremendous care and support.

A Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Friday, August 26, 2011 at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45415. Interment Dayton Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the funeral home.

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