Martin Thieroff Zimmer, 90 years, passed away Saturday January 2, 2016, peacefully at his home in Clinton, MO with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held January 5, from 6 - 8 PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice of Butler, MO in lieu of flowers. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Martin Thieroff Zimmer was born December 25,1925 in West Seneca, New York to William & Clara (Spitzer) Zimmer. Marty was a part of the Greatest Generation and served proudly and honorably in the United States Marine Corps in WWII. Following the war, he and his brother, Robert S. Zimmer joined the Masonic fraternity together and was an active member of Zion Lodge #514 in Orchard Park, NY and often attended Clinton Lodge #548 in Clinton, MO, where he was presented his 65-year Masonic Service pin in 2013. Marty was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jane (Henesey) Zimmer of 49 years, his brother Robert S. Zimmer, sisters Catherine Williams and Alberta Newton. He is survived by his four children; Mark (Kris)Zimmer of Gladstone, MO, Ann (Mark) Flynn of Liberty, MO, Beth (Adam) Spickler of Augusta, KS, son Robert of Clinton, MO, and special family friend Keri Goodbrake of Osceola, MO. Along with 8 grandchildren; Mackenzie, Abbey and Jack Zimmer, Drew Spickler, Matt and Will Zimmer, and Reed and Rachel Goodbrake. He was "Uncle Marty" to many special nieces and nephews.

Marty loved his family and was always the life of the party and he never knew a stranger. His laughter, wit and stories will be greatly missed. Marty was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. He never missed a deer season since WWII and loved to deer hunt with his sons and grandsons.

The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice of Butler, MO, for their amazing care, love and compassion.

Marty led and amazing life and his love and memories will live in our hearts forever!