He was born March 24, 1939 in Jefferson Township, Greene County, a son of the late Frank L. and Erma Chambers Zimmerman.
Frank graduated from Waynesburg Central High School and also studied at William and Mary.
He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesburg.
He enjoyed woodworking and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid reader.
Surviving are his wife Doris Stilwell Zimmerman, whom he married on June 10, 1967; one daughter Shelly Braden (Robert) of Crafton; a sister, Barbara Sharp (Mike) of Estacada, OR; and a brother, Joseph Zimmerman (Lois) of Rockwood.
Deceased are his sisters Bertha Hornyak, Ella Smith, and Gloria Melocich his infant brothers, Charles and David and infant sister, Linda.