Obituaries

Richard Zimmerman

Richard 'Wayne' Zimmerman, 64, of California, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1953, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Frances Beatrice (Zimmerman) Smith who preceded him in death. He was first married to Brenda Martin on October 30, 1971. He was later married on October 1, 1988, in California, Mo. to Pam (Rackers) Albin who survives of the home. He was a 1971 graduate of Prairie Home High School. After graduating, he worked as a truck driver owner operator, construction, concrete, electrical, plumbing and heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, drag races, riding his Harley, boating, skiing, camping in the mountains and farming. He was a member of the Salem U.C.C. Survivors include: one son, Kevin Albin and his wife Julie of Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Adrianna Wheeler and her husband Troy of Rocheport, Mo., Kimberly Rimel and her husband Rob Jr. of California, Mo.; two brothers, Bob Zimmerman and his wife Cindy of Clarksville, Mo., Jake Smith and his wife Debbie of Eolia, Mo.; one sister, Kitty Spegal and her husband Bill of Bowling Green, Mo.; one aunt, Marie Randolph of Fenton, Mo.; three grandsons, Quinton Gilpin, Justin Rimel, Brady Albin; three granddaughters, Kayle Rimel, Shelby Rimel, Zoey Rimel; four great-grandchildren, Rhilynn McArthur, Kaidyn Rimel, Grayson Wayne Lillevold, Axli Kiesling and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, grandparents and three uncles. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. both at the Salem U.C.C. Officiating will be Rev. Eugene Moll. Burial will be at the Salem U.C.C. Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Salem U.C.C. Church and Cemetery c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak St. California, MO 65018.

Published September 22, 2017

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