Earl J. Zimmermann, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away Aug. 3, 2012. He was born on March 21, 1919 to Ambrose & Teresa Zimmermann in San Antonio. He was married Minnie Marie Rauh Zimmermann; she passed away on May 1, 2005. He was a veteran of WWII and member of the Catholic Religion.

Earl is survived by: daughter Sue Smith & husband Ben of Sheridan; 3 grandchildren, Shannon Smith Stilwell & husband Andrew of Cypress, Aimie Smith Jones & husband Jason of Eagle Lake, and Kimie Smith of Houston; and 3 great grandchildren, Finley and Kieran Stilwell of Cypress, and Jade Jones of Eagle Lake.

Earl was preceded in death by: wife Marie; daughter Donna Marie Rogers; parents; 2 brothers, Edgar and Ervin Zimmermann; and sister Ellen Hanes.

Graveside Service: 2 pm, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Willow Creek cemetery near Vienna, TX. Officiate: Rev. John Peters. Burial: Willow Creek Cemetery.