Sandra J. Zimmer


Sandra Jean Robson Zimmer, 77, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018, at her home. She was born November 18, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Elsie Robson. Sandra graduated from Belleville High School with the class of 1958. She later attended the University of Michigan. On October 15, 1965, she married Donald E. Zimmer in Belleville. They spent most of their married life and raised their children in Charlotte. She enjoyed quilting, playing the fiddle, and old-time music.

Sandy is survived by her children, Gwen Zimmer of Crystal, Don (Beth) Zimmer of Big Rapids, Jennifer (Greg) Weis of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Caleb Freestone, Amelia Freestone, Brettanya Zimmer, Merideth Weis; and companion, Mark Wesley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald E. Zimmer in 1998; and brother, George Robson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment took place at Tyler Road Cemetery in Belleville.

Those desiring may make contributions in Sandra’s memory to the Donald E. Zimmer Fund c/o Eaton Community Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Charlotte, MI 48813 or Wheatland Music Organization, 7251 50th Ave., Remus, MI 49340.