Larry G. Zimbelmann was born July 27, 1951, in Henderson, to Gilbert and Velma (Roemmich) Zimbelmann and passed away Aug. 24, 2023, unexpectedly, at his home in rural Milford at the age of 72 years and 28 days.
Larry grew up in Sutton, where he attended and was baptized and confirmed at Sutton Federated Church. He was a graduate of Sutton High School with the Class of 1969. Larry graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in ag education. While there, he met and later married Linda Ficken. To this union, two children were born, Jason and Michelle. The couple taught school in Filley for two years. They then made the move to Linda’s family farm, where Larry began farming with his father-in-law. He especially enjoyed growing sweet corn and popcorn. Larry employed many Southeast Community College students over the years.
Larry enjoyed refurbishing antique tractors and cars. He enjoyed socializing with friends and going to coffee in Milford. Larry liked to go deer hunting. Fishing and spending time with his grandchildren were Larry’s favorite activities, along with taking them to Husker football games and playing cards and board games with them.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Zimbelmann (1993); brother-in-law, Larry Dittmar; and in-laws, Glenn and Arlene Ficken.
Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Linda Zimbelmann, rural Milford; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Darren Adams; and grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia, Avery and Alden Adams, all of Centralia, Missouri; two sisters, Patty Zeleny, Lincoln, and Diane Dittmar, Lincoln; one sister-in-law, Glenda (Bruce) Wieland and numerous nieces and a nephew.
The funeral service was Aug. 28 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with interment at the Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Milford Fire Dept. or to the Zimbelmann family for future designations. Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
