Michael Zimmerman, 64, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Hammond, IN, to Charles and Beatrice (Shultz) Zimmerman.
Michael was a U.S. veteran, having served as a Green Beret in three tours of duty in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, horses and spending time with his family. He was also a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed Beatles music.
On Aug. 17, 1996, he married Mary O’Brien, who survives.
Also surviving are his beloved children, Cari Zimmerman of Griffith, IN, Lindsay Zimmerman of Cedar Lake, IN, Christina Bishop of Arizona, Michelle (Daniel) Irvine of Portage, IN, Anthony Rincon of Mishawaka, IN, and Jason (Angie) Hayes of South Bend, IN; and grandchildren, Logan, Luca, Adron, Tia, Drake, Alec, Taylor, Keeli, Sidney, Olivia, Ethan, Devin, and Dominick.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Clinton Hayes.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place June 7 at 2 p.m. at the M&M Ranch, 10827 W. Division Rd., Westville, IN. A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
In lieu of flowers, the family would love to receive plants that can be planted in the special memorial garden that the family will be creating at their home.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.