Robert E Zimmerman

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison

Sending love, and condolences to the family. I was a caregiver of Bob's. I was known as the terrorist. Lol. I wanted the family to know that it was a pleasure to take care of your loved one, in which I took pride in. You all made me feel like family every day I walked in the doors. Thank you all for that. I will forever remember Bob's, and our days of watching Gunsmoke. I'm glad that he is no longer in pain, and he has found peace Take care family. Tamara

He loved to play cards, tell jokes (often inappropriate, always memorable) "...Nobody eats parsley" - I've lived with his joke for over 50 years!! Tom F

Dianne and family, Sincere condolences to you all. Checking out obituaries and seeing Bobby's face - that great smile - Skihasen Ski Club was a major part of my early years in Sheboygan, so many great memories, I recall when Dianne and Bobby met. I became friends with both, congratulations on your many years together Dianne. Sorry for your loss. Cindy Davis Filz

Diane and family, The deepest condolences to you from the Nordgren family. We only knew Bob for a few years, but his impact was truly meaningful. We moved in across the street with our young child in the fall of 2021, and Bob and Diane immediately introduced themselves to us. Our son, Milo, was immediately drawn to Bob, and Bob responded with kindness and boundless patience. Any time we left home or were outside, if Bob was outside, Milo needed to say a cheerful “Hi Bob!” Bob always responded with an equally cheerful “Hi Milo!” I think about this frequently - Bob taught Milo what being a neighbor was really about. Living across the street from Bob and Diane is a delight, because they are caring, attentive and kind, and not just for our kids. I will remember, probably for the rest of my days, Bob’s kindness to me after the first huge snowstorm the year we moved into the neighborhood. I had a new snowblower, and was struggling to get it to work. Bob had cleared his driveway already and noticed me, mechanically inept, bashing about on the infernal machine. He came over and walked me through troubleshooting the issue. After taking significant time to assist me, he declared that it was the spark plug (and it was!). Bob then offered the use of his snowblower to me until I was able to get our unit fixed. He barely knew me, but he saw a young dad struggling against the elements and stepped in with sage advice and assistance. To me, that was just Bob. Again, Diane and family, we offer our deepest condolences. Bob was a beacon of kindness to our family. I hope his memory is a balm in this time. Evan, Ellen, Milo and Leon Nordgren