Donald R. "Don" "Zip" Zimpelman

Donald R. “Don” “Zip” Zimpelman, 53, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was born on July 23, 1964, the son of the late James and Yvonne (Mosure) Zimpelman. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer. He later worked for more than 15 years in maintenance at Lutheran Life Villages on South Anthony Blvd. Enjoyed spending his time woodworking, playing games on his computer and just being active. He will be remembered for his amazing skills in cooking. Surviving family include his wife, Tammy; son, Christopher; daughter, Kirsten; and grandson, Jade Krawczewicz. Memorial service will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages, 6723 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne with a gathering of friends and family following services in the Heritage Room. Memorials may be left to Lutheran Life Villages. Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, Fort Wayne are handling arrangements.