Kathryn (Kate) Clare Kunkel was born in Franklin County, Indiana on March 26, 1925 to Alfred and Ruth Kunkle Dolan. She passed on to be with our Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019.
She married the love of her life, Cletus A. Zimmer, from Dover, on November 4, 1944. To this union were born 4 children: Ronald (Debbie) Zimmer of St. Leon; Beverly (Curtis) McQueen of Dover; Schere (Steve) Kramer of Dover; and Terry (Connie) Zimmer of Dover.
They were married for 52 years before Papa passed away from a heart attack. They spent their entire married life on the family dairy farm where Papa was born and raised milking cows.
Kate and Cletus loved to dance, especially to the jitterbug. They were big fans of music and enjoyed listening to Lawrence Welk and swing music. Kate was loved by everyone she met and loved to go to the Legion and socialize with friends.
She is survived by her children listed above as well as her special friend, Lou Fox, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great- great grandchildren.
Visitation is Tuesday at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home 9:00-10:30. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 on Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church in Dover.
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