Robert E. "Bob" Zimmerling

Robert E. "Bob" Zimmerling Robert Ernest (Bob) Zimmerling, 72, of Wamego, passed away Wednesday, October 10th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. He was a mechanic for many construction companies in the area. Bob was born in Marysville, KS on November 10, 1945, the son of the late Bertille (Kohl) and Walter O. Zimmerling. On July 30, 1980, in Wamego, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara A. Kraushaar. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Bob an active member of the Leo McMinimy Post #181, Frankfort, KS. Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barb of the home; two daughters, Shelby (Jon) Lagerquist, of Wamego; Kerri Zimmerling, of KC, MO; and son, Jim (Hannah) Zimmerling, of Berthoud, CO. He is also survived by 6 sisters, 5 brothers and 3 grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers as well as his parents. The family requests any donations be directed to Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice; 3801 Vanesta Dr., Manhattan, Kansas 66503. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements handled by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation.