Raymond Allen Zimmer passed away at Margaret Mary Hospital on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Ray is the son of Wilbur Zimmer and Edith (Smith) Zimmer. He was born on March 11, 1962.
He spent his younger years grooming race horses. Ray operated heavy equipment and then retired in 2024. Ray was a member of the Region 7 ABATE of Indiana. He was an ornery fella but loved his family and friends. He loved horses, mules, dogs, hunting, shooting clay birds, and camping. He was also known as Razor and Festus by many friends. Later on, the grandkids named him Pap Pap, which was his favorite one of all!
Ray attended East Central High School and graduated in 1980. He then attended Lincoln Tech School for mechanics. In 1981, he met Fran Hilshorst, and he married the love of his life in 1985.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Francesca Zimmer, and his two daughters, Amanda (Dallas) Meyer and Abby Zimmer (Mark Stutz); two grandkids, Lexie Meyer and Stetson Stutz; two sisters, Kathy Gerbig (Jeff) and Julie McIntosh (Gary), along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Edith Zimmer, his aunt Virgina Smith (Zimmer), his uncles Leslie Smith and Paul Smith, his niece Heather (Braun) Wells, and his cousin Darren Zimmer and other friends.
Ray’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life held from 12:00-3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28th at The Dive/The Sunman American Legion. Come have a beer with the family!
Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Ray’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.