Wilmer Heisey Zimmerman, Jr., 57

February 15, 2025

Wilmer Heisey Zimmerman, Jr., 57, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacqueline Witman and Wilmer Zimmerman, Sr. Wilmer was a loving husband to Laurie Zimmerman to which they spent 37 years of marriage together.

Wilmer enjoyed all outdoor activities including, but not limited to, riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles, camping, boating, hiking and hunting. He was a self-taught tradesman in construction and painting. He was certified in electrical, plumbing, and welding. He also had a pilot’s license. Painting is what he enjoyed most, leading him to start his own painting business called W.H. Zimmerman Painting for over 30 years.

In addition to his wife, Laurie, Wilmer is survived by 2 daughters: Amber Jeffress, wife of Eric, and Ashley Zimmerman, fiancé of Rich Hoffstead; 5 grandchildren: Ava, Riley, Harley, Jayden and Carter; a sister, Cathy O’Donel; 2 brothers: John and Wayne Zimmerman; and many nieces and nephews.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents: Wilmer Zimmerman, Sr. and Jacqueline Witman, wife of the late Richard Witman; and a brother, Tom Coyle.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Conestoga Memorial Park, 95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. We will gather at the gravesite to honor Wilmer.