He was born November 2, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to the late George and Louise (Kohler) Zimmerman. Blair was a graduate of North Canton High School, and attended Miami University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve. His career included Zimmerman’s Diner, The Hoover Company, a local peat moss business, National Life Insurance Company, United Realty and Investment Company, and Metropolitan Contracting. He was a member of Community Christian Church, North Canton; North Canton Elks; and North Canton Eagles. He served as president of Stark County Home Builders, and 25 years as president of Stark County Board of Health.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ila; daughter, Holly Ann; and brother, Robert Zimmerman. He is survived by his children, Keith Zimmerman of Canton, Jeff (Marie) Zimmerman of Naples, FL, Scott Zimmerman, Lisa (Kurt) Weber, and Sherrie (Troy) Kimble, all of Canton; grandchildren, Brandon, Blair, Kerrie, Rachel, Tyler, Brian, Hollie, Heather, Conner, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Jayci and Nyomi; brother, Richard (Brenda) Zimmerman; and cousin, Gary (Janie) Perkins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in the Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6-9pm, and Thursday, from 10-11am, one hour before services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Humane Society, 5100 Peach St NE, Louisville, OH 44641 or the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131.
