Norbert R. Zimmer, 96, a lifelong resident of Kentland, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 in George Ade Memorial Health Care Center of Brook, Indiana. He was born July 20, 1917 in Kentland to the late Andrew J. and Mary "Mamie" (Bower) Zimmer and was a graduate of Goodland High School. He was an honorably discharged WWII veteran serving in the Army, as a First Sergeant. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jeannette (Bechtel), whom he met while stationed in Alaska during WW II. They were married in Memphis, TN on August 17, 1945 and moved back to Indiana to continue farming the family homestead. He spent his entire life on that same family farm, only leaving during his military years. Mr. Zimmer was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland, the Kentland American Legion Post #23, a long time member of the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Board and worked in the County Assessors Office for several years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors tending his garden as well as a good cup of coffee with neighbors. Giving away his extra veggies gave him just the excuse he needed to go visiting. Norb cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his children Thomas, Carolyn (Tim) Cassetty and Kathryn Murphy; 6 grandchildren, Dr. Yvonne (Dr. Walt Wojcik) Murphy, Michelle Holman, Michael Murphy, Margaret Cassetty, Jessie (Sergio) Reyes, Robert Smith Zimmer; great-grandchildren Alec Wojcik, Jacob and Samuel Holman, Lillianne Reyes; Daughter-in-Law, Becky Smith of Lafayette along with Sister-in-Law Irene Zimmer, Brother-in-Law Charles Jacobs and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death with his parents and wife are his siblings, Joseph, Margaret Jacobs, Andrew and Reverend Thomas Zimmer. Friends may call from 9 a.m. (CDT) until the time of rosary service at 10:40 a.m. followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland; Fr. Robert Bernotas to officiate. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Kentland. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, in his memory would be appreciated.