Kenneth Zimmer

Kenneth Koch Zimmer was born August 27, 1937 in Beeville, TX to Alice & Henry Zimmer.

He passed away on October 29, 2024 in Star Harbor, Tx.

He grew up in Beeville and attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX. Ken obtained a degree in Physics. After college he was employed by Exxon Exploration Company as a Research Geophysicist for 30 years. After many years moving and traveling he and Eva chose to retire next to Cedar Creek Lake in Star Harbor. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending time with kids and grandkids.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Alice (Koch) and Henry Zimmer and by his brother Ralph Zimmer.

Ken is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Eva; daughter Sandy Seelye, son Gary & wife Andrea Zimmer; brother James & wife Melody Zimmer; grandkids Ryan Seelye, Shannon & husband Mark Deskin, Raquell & husband Charlie Becker, Wesley Riddell, Mark & wife Marisol Riddell; great-grandkids Suzie Q Riddell, Luna Roman, Violet Becker; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Star Harbor City Hall on November 15, 2024 at 10:00AM.

In Ken's words: "Just think about all the times when you made me happy to be your Father/Grandfather. To me there were no bad times because all of them are special to me."