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Chris Zimmerman Obituary
Chris Zimmerman, 55, passed away Friday morning, August 1, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Kenton, November 27, 1969, to Monika and Robert Zimmerman. Chris is survived by his two sons, Brandon and Devin (Mariemma) Zimmerman. Also surviving Chris are his mother, Monika Zimmerman; partner, Melinda Thornhill; and sister, Antje (Bill) Chambers; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Chris was an avid guitar player who enjoyed creating music in his free time and teaching others the art of guitar. Chris was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan who enjoyed attending games and tuning in to watch every Sunday.
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the care of Chris. There will be no funeral service, but the family is working to arrange a celebration of life at a later date.
Memorial contribu-tion may be made to Cancer Patient Services, Findlay. Online condolences can be shared at www.coldrencrates.com
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Judy Withrow
August 5, 2025
We all loved Chris´s free spirit and music. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to his dear mother.
Sharon S. Smalley
August 5, 2025
Even though I never personally met Chris, my late husband, Jon L. Smalley, knew his father, Bob. My condolences to Monika & family
Clyde Cooley
August 3, 2025
I'm So Sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I'll never forget the time Chris, and I went to see "Hardly Working" with Jerry Lewis and we both Laughed till we had Tears rolling from our Eyes! So many Funny Memories with Chris! Rest in Heaven Brother!
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