Morris R. Zimmerman

Middleton - Morris R. Zimmerman, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 30, 2010. He was born on May 5, 1932 in Angus, MN., the son of Anton and Loretta Zimmerman. After graduating from East High School, Madison in 1950, Morris joined the U.S. Marine Reserves. He was employed with Oscar Mayer, Inc. as a millwright for over 45 years until his retirement in the year 2000. Having been very active and physically fit, Morris was an avid outdoorsman and had a variety of interests including the Skilaufers club, bicycling and racing, sailing with the hoofer sailing club, kayaking, and hunting. He also took great pride in his wood shop and loved wood carving. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, William and Mari-Claire;, his brothers, Sherman (Ann) and Dennis (Joyce) and other relatives and many friends.Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation. Visitation: Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home Service: Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2010