Rose Zimmerly Obituary

Rose Marie Zimmerly

Rose Marie (Christman) Zimmerly, 92 of Findlay, went to her eternal heavenly home Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rose was born March 7, 1933, in Findlay, to the late James and Olive (Stratton) Christman. On April 14, 1956, Rose married Wilbert (Bill) Zimmerly Jr., and he preceded her in death October 23, 2017.

Rose is survived by their children, Michael (Tina) Zimmerly of Delphos, Milton (Peggy) Zimmerly of Columbus Grove, Pamela (Larry) Kimmel of Fairfield, Lori (Bill) Anast of Findlay, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Zimmerly of Findlay; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Rose's sisters, Donna (Clyde) Mason and Nancy(Ron) Smith, both of Findlay, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Zimmerly; brothers, Bernard (Bud), Leonard (LL), Robert (Bob), and Edgar (Fast Eddie) Christman; and sisters, Ruthanna Christman and Doris Parke.

Rose was a 1951 graduate of Findlay High School. She worked at RCA, Marathon Oil, and Findlay City Schools. She retired from Findlay City Schools as an administrative assistant for Millstream Career Center for 25 years. After retiring, Rose worked part-time for Patti Baumgartner-Novak Law Office.

Rose was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Church, where she served on various committees throughout the years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Findlay Chapter 23. She served as an advisory board member of Findlay Assembly No. 173, IORG, Mother Advisor and then Grand Deputy of District 8 for many years helping to nurturing young girls and young women to love and serve others and God.

Rose deeply loved her family and showed it by attending their activities and adventures and covering them in prayer. Rose had a way of making each individual she met feel extra special.

The family would like to extend a SINCERE thank you to those who tenderly cared for her during her residency at Provision Living at Findlay and Heartland Home Hospice.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, and 10-11 a.m. prior to funeral service at St Paul's Church,218 E. Sandusky St, Findlay, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at St. Paul Church, with Pastor Scott Fleming officiating. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church, Heartland Home Hospice, or donor's choice.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.