ZIMMERMAN, Lucille M., age 96

Died: Thursday, June 19th, 2014

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the funeral home with Father George Thayilkuzhithottu officiating

Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home

Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred

Lucille Marie (Holmstadt) Zimmerman, age 96, of Altoona passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire.

Lucille was born on March 20, 1918, to the late Frank and Sophia (Caturia) Holmstadt in Waterville Township in Pepin County. Lucille grew up in the Plum City/Arkansas, WI area.  Following high school, she moved to Eau Claire where she met Harry, the love of her life. They were married in Eau Claire and spent the rest of their lives in the Eau Claire area. After raising four children, she worked at various places including a nursing home, dental office, department store and a bank. 

She will be deeply missed by her sister, Lorraine (Bernard) Brenner; sons, Richard (Doris), Steven (Linda); daughter, Nancy (Larry) Burrows; son-in-law, R. Steven Cardinal; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 43 nieces and nephews. She is further survived by many other dear friends, including her special friend, Lee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; daughter, Joanne Cardinal; brothers, Clarence, Paul, Beryl, and Galen Holmstadt; and sister, Marcella Smith.

Lucille will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but will be always lovingly remembered for her even disposition, common sense, positive attitude, and good humor.  Lucille's family was the most important to her and she was very proud of them.