AKRON – John P. Zimmerman, 77, Akron, died at 10:25 a.m. Aug. 28, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family after being homebound for the last two weeks. He was born March 16, 1937, in Rochester, to Robert Byron Zimmerman and Sarah “Sally” Chamberlin. On Dec. 28, 1957, at United Methodist Church, Akron, he married Marvus A. Hively, who survives in Akron. He worked as a distributor for Sutter Dairy, Borden’s Milk and Dean’s Milk, where he worked for 19 years. He also worked for Hively’s Manufacturing in sales. Most recently, he was a contractor for Clean Burn, working 19 years in sales and service for waste oil furnaces until April 2013. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church. He had been a member of the Akron Chamber of Commerce, and had served on the Akron town board. He also had been a Henry Township volunteer fireman for over 25 years. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the mini-mart as well as the restaurant. He loved fishing, deer hunting and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Also surviving are two daughters, Pamela (and spouse Brian) Romine, Mentone, and Debra (and spouse Arik) Lee, Rochester; three grandchildren: Brittany (and spouse Nate) Mills, Brice Romine and Tanner Lee; two sisters, Sandra Witham, Palestine, and Bonnie (and spouse Ralph) Clupper, Rochester; a half sister, Cathy (and spouse David) Ginther, Rochester; a half brother, Joe Bob Zimmerman, Akron; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter; two infant grandchildren, Nathan and Darin Lee; and a brother, David Zimmerman. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating. Burial is in Akron Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Gentiva Hospice or the Akron United Methodist Church Music Fund. Condolences may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
