SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2021
SURNAME "Z"
The Waldron News
22 June 2011
EUNICE ZENZ
Eunice Zenz, 74, of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday morning, June 16, 2011 at her
home. Eunice was born December 1, 1936 in Hazel Green, WI to Joseph and Helen (Cullen) Timmerman.
Eunice was educated at St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, WI. She met Larry Zenz, the love of her life,
and husband of 54 years during a dance at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa. They farmed for
a few years before buying a gas station on the corner of Highway 61 and 35. Eunice maintained the
bookkeeping, kept the coffee hot and the conversations lively for many years as a partner in Zenz
Welding and Manufacturing in Lancaster, WI. She was an active member of St. Clements Catholic Church
in Lancaster where she held offices in Catholic Daughters and the parish council. She taught high
school religious education there for many years. In 1983, after retiring from their business, she
and Larry returned to farming in Parks, AR, raising cattle and lumber. Her involvement in church
continued at St. Jude Catholic Church in Waldron, AR where she again taught religious education,
served on parish council, and led Bible studies. In her local community, she served as an officer
of the Scott County Extension Homemakers Association. Eunice enjoyed playing bridge, traveling with
Larry, and most of all, spending time with her family. She was fun-loving and entertaining with many
personal insights. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion left an indelible mark on both her
family and many friends. Eunice is survived by her husband Larry of the home; seven children, Julie
Zenz of Lancaster, WI, Jane Karleskint and husband Dr. Michael of Sherman, TX, Jim Zenz and wife Linda
of Ke Kalb, IL, Joyce Link and husband Matt of Black Earth, WI, Jean Ackerman and husband Jonathan of
North Grandy, CT, Joe Zenz and wife Shari of Lancaster, WI, Jennifer Bellinder and husband Bryce of
Prairie du Sac, WI, sixteen grandchildren, Sarah Loveland, Michael Loveland, Gavin Karleskint, Tony
Karleskint, Ryan Zenz, Madeline Zenz, Jessie Zenz, Jacob Zenz, Sophie Ackerman, Ella Ackerman, Katelyn
Zenz, Cole Zenz, Adam Bellinder, Sara Bellinder, Sam Bellinder, Luke Bellinder and Anne Bellinder; five
brothers and a sister, Bob Timmerman, Jim Timmerman and wife Alice, Dick Timmerman and wife Judy, Ellen
Westimeier and husband Herb, Dan Timmerman and wife Karen; one sister-in-law Ann Zeigle and husband
Warren, and brother-in-law Ben Koeller, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents and two sisters-in-law, Rosemary Koeller and Ann Timmerman. Eunice's Mass of Christian
Burial service was held Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Waldron,
AR with Father Neal Pazzulo officiating. A memorial mass and burial will be held at St. Clements
Catholic Church in Lancaster, WI with Father Bill Seipp and Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Eunice's
visitation was 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Rosary services were held at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home Chapel.
The Waldron News
13 October 2021
LARRY ZENZ
Larry Zenz, age 93, of Prairie du Sac, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on August 3, 1928, the
son of Leo and Catherine (Siepker) Zenz and grew up on the family farm during the Depression. As a boy, he figured out how to run trap lines and sell pelts to help support his family.
The squirrels he shot and fish he caught helped keep food on the table. Larry was raised with a strong Catholic faith and attended St. Clement Catholic School. After graduation from
Lancaster High School in 1946, he served his country in the U.S. Army. His adventurous spirit led him to purchase an airplane without having a flying lesson. The Farm & Industry Short
Course at UW-Madison was where he learned how to weld. Larry’s real genius was manifested in his ability to repair and design farm implements and other inventions with rudimentary
sketches on scraps of paper. On October 15, 1955, Larry was united in marriage to Eunice M. Timmerman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hazel Green, which led to a resilient partnership.
They were blessed with 54 years of married life. As a young couple they “tore up” area dance halls. Working hard, playing hard, and praying often were consistent habits in their family
of seven children. His strong work ethic and talent for problem solving, with Eunice’s business sense led to the creation of Zenz Welding and Manufacturing in Lancaster. During their
25 years in business, he designed and built machinery, wood stoves, and three houseboats. Larry and Eunice’s family enjoyed weekends on the Mississippi near Bagley. The river would
resound with his joyous calls of “Hallelujah.” Larry and Eunice moved near Parks, Arkansas, in 1983, where he built their home, cleared the land, dug ponds, and started a cattle farm.
He had a sawmill to cut up the trees he cleared. With his endless creativity and artistic flare, he built furniture treasured by family and friends. Larry also built unique (and
sometimes dangerous) playground equipment for his grandchildren. Service to the community was an important value in Larry’s life. He enjoyed the fellowship of St. Jude Catholic Church
in Waldron, Arkansas, and was always ready to help with cooking and building projects. Larry relished fishing and hunting trips throughout his life and entertained others with many
stories of danger and adventure. Trips to all parts of the world inspired a love of travel, adventure, and the opportunity to meet new people. After years of self-sufficient living in
Arkansas he moved back to Wisconsin in 2018 to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed weekend fish fries and Manhattans. His sense of fun and mischief was ever present
with stories that delighted all. The ability to create, inspire, and entertain others didn’t come to an end with the passing of Larry Zenz. Legends never die…Larry is survived by his
children, Julie, Jane (Mike) Karleskint, Jim (Linda), Joyce (Matt) Link, Jean (Jon) Ackerman, Joe (Shari) and Jenny (Bryce) Bellinder; 20 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his
sister, Ann (Warren) Zeigle, brother-in-law, Ben Koeller; and in-laws, Bob Timmerman, Jim (Alice)Timmerman, Dick (Judy) Timmerman, Ellen (Timmerman) Westemeier, Dan (Karen) Timmerman.
In addition to his parents, Leo and Catherine, and his father and mother-in-law, Joe and Helen Timmerman, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice, sister, Rosemary Koeller,
sister-in-law, Ann Timmerman, and brother-in-law, Herb Westemeier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church,
in Lancaster, with Father William Vernon officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Clement Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the
church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Larry Zenz memorial fund has been established. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.
The Waldron News
1 June 2016
BOBBIE JEAN ZIMMER
Bobbie Jean Zimmer of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Bobbie was born March 2, 1937
in Parks, Arkansas to Troy Frost and Georgia (Miner) Frost. Bobbie was 79 years, 2 months and 23 days old. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.
Bobbie was a cosmetologist in Waldron for 60 plus years. In that 60 years, she has served many clients ranging in age from toddlers to multi generational families. She loved working with
her clientele. Bobbie enjoyed visiting with people and she was very active in the community. She worked tirelessly always serving others. Bobbie was honored to be appointed by Martha
Shoffner, Treasurer of State, State of Arkansas as Honorary Deputy Treasurer for the State of Arkansas for her exceptional abilities, service, commitment and dedication to the Great
State of Arkansas. She was awarded the Capitol Citation by Charlie Daniels, Secretary of State for her distinguished accomplishments, services and deeds to the State of Arkansas. Bobbie
was also granted by the City of Waldron, because of her dedication to the city BOBBIE ZIMMER DAY on February 4, 2009. She did look forward to some time for antiques and quilting. She
took pride in her beautiful flower garden. The love Bobbie had for her family was always evident. The memories made with each of them will always be treasured. Bobbie leaves behind to
cherish her memory, one son, Stephen Zimmer and wife Kim of Heber Springs, Arkansas, one granddaughter, Kara Meyer of Heber Springs, three step grandchildren: Tracy Martz of Heber Springs,
Jonathon Harris of Hampton, Virginia and Kathryn Harris of Heber Springs. Grandma Bobbie will forever remain in the hearts of her great grandchildren: Madalyn Meyer, Addilyn Meyer, Amber
Martz and Alex Martz. Bobbie will be missed by one sister: Betty Davis and husband Willis and one brother Johnny Frost and wife Betty all of Lake Jackson, Texas. Bobbie will be missed by
all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including a host of cousins, extended family, friends, neighbors and dear loved ones close to her heart. Bobbie was
preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Georgia Frost, her long time companion and husband Clint Edgeman, and one sister Sally Yates. Bobbie's life celebration was at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. John Elmore officiating. Interment followed in the Chant Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Bobbie's pallbearers were Wallace Hill, Bill Frost, Keith piles, Leamon Piles, Danny Morran and
Harvey Combs. Bobbie's visitation was on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. The family would like to give
a heartfelt Thank You to the staff and caregivers at Mercy Hospital Waldron for your tremendous care and compassion and to all the friends and loved ones that stopped by and showed
your love and support to the family.
The Waldron News
1 December 1999
PERRY (BO) ZIMMER
Perry (Bo) Zimmer, 68, of Fort Smith, Arkansas (formerly of
Waldron) died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 in a Ft. Smith hospital.
He was a retired mechanic.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26,
1999 at Lamb Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in
Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Berkshire of Van Buren,
AR; one son, Larry Zimmer of Fort Smith, AR; one sister, Marie Carnahan
of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Amos Zimmer and Robert Zimmer of Waldron,
AR; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
30 March 2016
ROBERT OLEN "COTTON" ZIMMER
Robert Olen "Cotton" Zimmer of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Cotton was born June 5, 1936 in Center
Point, Arkansas to Pete F. Zimmer and Iva Flynn. Cotton was 79 years, 9 months and 22 days old. Cotton was a long time member of Bates Pentecostal Church. Cotton enjoyed going to
church and being with his church family. Cotton especially enjoyed chasing his cows around. Working on his farm and being outdoors made him happy. He enjoyed time with his family and
friends. Cotton leaves behind to cherish his memory, one daughter, Sheila Nix and three sons, Billy Zimmer and wife Cassie, Mark Zimmer and Brian Zimmer all of Waldron, Arkansas as
well as one sister, Marie Carnahan of Packsaddle, Arkansas and one brother, Amos "Poss" Zimmer of Waldron, Arkansas. Pawpaw will forever remain in the hearts of his five grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Cotton will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of extended family, friends, and loved ones dear to his
heart. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Iva Zimmer, grandchildren, Christopher and Adam and one sister, Louise Garrett, and two brothers, Perry (Bo) Zimmer and
Lynell (Whistle) Zimmer and son in law Mark Nix. Cotton's life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Heritage memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron,
Arkansas with Rev. James Self officiating. Interment will follow in the Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
in Waldron, Arkansas. Cotton's pallbearers will be Billy Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Brian Zimmer, Matthew Zimmer, Doug Beyard and Clint Johnston. Cotton's visitation will be Wednesday,
March 30, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
29 November 2000
RUBY G. ZISKIND
Ruby G. Ziskind, 93, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died November 21, 2000
in a local hospital. She was a retired retail saleswoman. She was a member
of the West Ark Church of Christ, and during World War II she worked for
Boeing assembling B-29 bombers.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2000 at
Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort
Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Randle Davis of Trophy Club,
TX and Jill Gallagher of Clovis, NM; two half-grandchildren, Angela Herzog
of CA and Cory Davis of TX; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to West-Ark Church of Christ,
900 N. Waldron, Fort Smith, AR 72902 or to the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 1274, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
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