Vernetta Muriel Zimmerman (Middelstadt), age 93 of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Park View Care Center in Buffalo. She was born July 14, 1925 in Hanover, the daughter of Otto and Augusta (Krueger) Middelstadt.
Vernetta was baptized on August 2, 1925 at Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor Haar Sr. and her sponsors were Clara Middelstadt, Dora Beyer and Emil Krueger. Vernetta was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith on April 2, 1939 at Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor W.P. Haar and her confirmation verse was Isaiah 43:1.
Vernetta graduated from Buffalo High class of 1943. She worked at Weinand’s Store in Hanover and did day work cleaning homes a couple days a week.
On August 28, 1948, Vernetta Middelstadt was joined in holy marriage to Gordon Zimmerman at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Vernetta was the loving mother of Janet, Randy, Thomas, Tim and Sheri.
Vernetta was a member of Salem Ladies Aid, Golden Age, Class of 1943 Remnants, Red Hat Society, playing dominos at ladies homes, Hanover Historical Society and was known as the “Pumpkin Lady”. She enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing, raising ducks and chickens, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Zimmerman; parents, Otto and Augusta Middelstadt; siblings, Bernice, Lloyd and baby girl Middelstadt; and granddaughter, Taylor Zimmerman.
Vernetta will be dearly missed by her children, Janet (Dennis) Baker of Dayton, Randy (Cindy) Zimmerman of Hanover, Thomas W. Zimmerman, PhD of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Tim Zimmerman of Rogers, Sheri (Doug) McCallum of Hanover; grandchildren, Kristi (Steve) Wenzel, Shane (Jill) Baker, Bryan (Danielle) McCallum, Megan McCallum (fiancé, Adam Dickman), Riley Zimmerman, Brady Zimmerman; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Wyatt Wenzel, Elijah McCallum; sister-in-law, Alice Leitzke; dear friend, Elaine Bechtold; and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, with prayer service 7:30 PM, at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Funeral services for Vernetta Zimmerman will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Salem Ev. Lutheran Church.
Vernetta was a wonderful lady full of spunk. She will be dearly missed. Hugs to you all. Vonnie & Marty Waters
Tom(Co-worker & Friend),
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. May God comfort and give you peace. You and your family are in my prayers.
I was sorry to hear of Vernetta’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know her in the last few years. My condolences to all the family.
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. I truly appreciate getting to know her. You are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time, struggling with grief and sadness. May the fond memories held deep within your hearts, help to soothe you.
I was sorry to hear about your loss. Rodney & the Vollbrecht family were close to your family & told me stories. After I met Vernetta we talked about some of them. She was always sweet to me and very talkative about Hanover and whatever was going on in life. A beautiful lady loved by many that will be missed. I had a tooth pulled yesterday and couldn’t stop by to give my condolences. Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
My Sincere sympathy to your family. My mom (Lois Abel Eull) was a good high school friend of Elaine and Vernetta. She always spoke fondly of their times together.