Zimmerman, Howard L. "Zimmy" age 86, of Troy, Ohio died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Dayton Veteran's Hospital Hospice. Born in Elizabeth Township on June 25, 1926. Preceded in death by his parents Roy and Effie (Peters) Zimmerman and brother Ralph Zimmerman . He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Ann (Fogle) Zimmerman, daughter Sherry Ishmael & friend Mike Gootee, Tipp City and son Craig Zimmerman & wife Lisa, Texas. Grandchildren Brandon Ishmael, Brittany Otto, Courtney and Zachary Zimmerman. Great grandchildren Bryton and Makena Otto. Howard graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1944 serving 4 years in FFA. He worked in 4-H for 10 years and was an advisor for 11 years. After graduating from High School he was proudly inducted into the US Army serving in the Philippine's and ended in Japan as the war ended. Howard was active in several organizations including an astounding 73 years with the Monroe Grange where he served in many capacities including: the Deputy of Miami County for 16 years , the Ohio State Executive Board for 12 years, and along with his wife Ann served as Ohio State Assistant Convention Co-Chairman for 4 years. He was a charter member of the Tipp City Lion's Club and remained a member for a remarkable 54 years. He and his wife Ann were tour directors for 10 years. After graduation he worked at Sanders Dairy Company in Tipp City and retired from the Tipp City US Post Office in 1988 after 31 years of service. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Nashville Church of Christ, 4540 W St Rt 571, West Milton. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm on Wednesday all at the Nashville Church. Pastor Lynn Labs officiating. The family requests donations to the Ohio State Grange, Nashville Church of Christ or Hospice of Miami County in memory of Howard. Services entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City. www.fringsandbayliff.com