Joseph R. Zimmer

Joseph R. Zimmer, 85 of Erlanger, passed away on April 19, 2023. Joe served as a Fire Captain of the Jersey City Fire Department in New Jersey. He was an avid golfer, chess player, and played full-court basketball into his 70s. He also was a good musician who played piano, guitar, and upright bass. You could always count on Joe to be able to put a smile on your face with one of his many jokes! He enjoyed cheering on UK Basketball and the Reds and was quite a movie buff. Most importantly, Joe considered himself to be blessed by God for his family. He absolutely adored his wife and children and was referred to as a “professional” grandpa. He would be at practically all his grandkids’ events, from baseball to swimming and everything in between. Truly, a great man who will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him.

Joe is survived by his wife of 62 years: Margaret Zimmer, children: Melissa (Vito) La Corte, Cindy (Rick) Lawrence, and Joe (Lisa) Zimmer, grandchildren: Jessica (Jim) Fette, Katie (Dana Kasten) La Corte, and Tony La Corte, Jeff Lawrence, Thomas (Chloé) Lawrence and Scott (Emma) Lawrence, Marisa Stidam, Malorie Zimmer, Kelsey Zimmer and Bethany (Trey) Coffman and great-grandchildren: Grace, James, and Max Fette.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm at Linnemann Funeral Homes, Erlanger. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at 10am at St. Barbara Catholic Church. Joe will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery. In honor of Joe, please come as you are in comfortable clothes. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.LinnemannFuneralHomes.com