December 6, 1929 - August 7, 2019
John Zimbelman was born December 6, 1929 to John and Ida Zimbelman of Jamestown, North Dakota. John was the third of five children.
As a young man John was known for his gymnastic skills and his love of roller skating. He began working in the grocery business at the age of fourteen. He came to know Jesus Christ as his personal savior at the age of eighteen. John met Marlene while she was shopping for groceries and they were married on August 23, 1951. They had four sons, Terry, Steve, David and Mark. John was drafted into the army in 1951 and served his time as an interpreter in Germany. In 1960, John moved his family to California and he continued to work in the grocery business. He retired in 1989.
John passed from this life into eternity on August 7, 2019. He was surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly.
John was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Mark and Steve. He is Survived by his wife, Marlene, sons, Terry and David, five grandchildren and one great grandchild with another on the way.
A visitation for John will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountVernonMemorial.com for the ZIMBELMAN family.
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