John R. "Dick" Zimmerman (1935-2020 )

John R. "Dick" Zimmerman, 84, of Hershey, passed away on February 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 1, 1935 in Sharon, PA, son of the late Anthony and Rita (McCarthy) Zimmerman.
A graduate of John Harris High School, Mr. Zimmerman had worked for 32 years until retiring as a plant manager from the former Republic Steel Corp. in Harrisburg.  After retiring, he had also ran his own courier service business.  He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; and the Hershey Italian Lodge.  He was a proud U.S. Marine that served on the U.S.S. Missouri.
Dick is survived by his wife, Virginia (Gusic) Zimmerman; daughter, Mary Ann (Dirk) Dayton; daughter, Lori (Bob, Jr.) McClintock; and grandchildren, Alexis and Zachary McClintock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James and William.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 27th at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.  The family will begin receiving guests at 10AM.  Private interment and military honors will take place in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Centennial Fund, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033.
Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements.