1933
Albert
2020
Albert Zimmermann
May 7, 1933 — July 5, 2020
Albert W. Zimmermann, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away July 5, 2020 from complications of a stroke suffered on May 13. Born in Webster, MA on May 7, 1933 to Gertrude (Bluemke) and Louis A. Zimmermann, Al graduated from Bartlett High School (Webster, MA) in 1951. He attended Valparaiso University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology (1955) and a law degree (1958) and met his wife Carla (Orthwein). They moved to Indianapolis in 1958.
Al practiced law with Dunbar, Collier & Zimmermann (later Collier & Zimmermann) for over 40 years. He was active as a lay minister, congregational leader, and choir member at Emmanuel Lutheran and Cross and Crown Lutheran Churches, and he served on the Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors for many years.
A longtime member of the Columbia Club, Al was the Club’s president in 1981 and served on many committees and projects since. He led the charge to have the Clubhouse placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). He later helped several other Indianapolis landmarks to be named to the NRHP, including the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Al loved nearly everything about his city, including the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis 500, attending 55 consecutive races.
Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carla; son Bob Zimmermann; daughter Lanie (Scott) Steinwart of Valparaiso, IN; sister Edna Di Nola of Rye, NH; and six nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Donations in Al's memory can be made to the Columbia Club Foundation (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204) or Cross and Crown Lutheran Church (5233 E. 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250).
Al practiced law with Dunbar, Collier & Zimmermann (later Collier & Zimmermann) for over 40 years. He was active as a lay minister, congregational leader, and choir member at Emmanuel Lutheran and Cross and Crown Lutheran Churches, and he served on the Lutheran Child and Family Services Board of Directors for many years.
A longtime member of the Columbia Club, Al was the Club’s president in 1981 and served on many committees and projects since. He led the charge to have the Clubhouse placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). He later helped several other Indianapolis landmarks to be named to the NRHP, including the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Al loved nearly everything about his city, including the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis 500, attending 55 consecutive races.
Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carla; son Bob Zimmermann; daughter Lanie (Scott) Steinwart of Valparaiso, IN; sister Edna Di Nola of Rye, NH; and six nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Donations in Al's memory can be made to the Columbia Club Foundation (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204) or Cross and Crown Lutheran Church (5233 E. 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250).
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