Marvin D. Zimmerman, age 76 of Bismarck, ND and formerly of New Leipzig, ND, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on May 11, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm MT at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, ND. Pastor John Amundson will officiate and burial will follow at the Congregational Cemetery west of New Leipzig.

MARVIN DUANE ZIMMERMAN was born September 1, 1940 in Elgin North Dakota, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Rath) Zimmerman. He was raised on a farm north of New Leipzig, where he attended rural schools. He loved living in the country and being around animals, especially his cats, dogs and horses. He farmed with his parents until moving to New Leipzig in the early '70's.

Marvin worked home construction with local contractors for several years. He later started his lawn service for the area residents and cemeteries.

Marvin loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed going to Texas to visit family and had many fond memories of vacations in Medora. He enjoyed fishing, western movies, gospel music, and pizza and chocolate pie. Marvin also enjoyed visiting around town. He will be remembered for his mischievous smile and heart-warming laugh, which brought great joy to those who loved him.

Marvin spent the last 10 yrs of his life at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Homes in both Mott and Bismarck, ND, where he made many friends and lasting memories. He will be missed.


He is survived by his sister Dorothy (Zimmerman) Schneider, Lone Oak, TX; nephews, Darryl (Kenda) Senne; Dugan (Mardee) Senne, all of Bismarck ND; Dwight Senne of Sun City, AZ; Thomas Schneider of Lone Oak, TX; niece Stacey (Ralph) Stotzer of Lucas, TX; three great nieces and nephews; one great- great niece and nephew, and many cousins.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Viola Senne.