Bertha Zimmerman

Bertha Zimmerman of Delray Beach, Florida, died September 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 19, 1923 in Halberstadt, Germany and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Elaine Zimmerman; daughter, Ruth Arneson; and grandchildren, Orli, Gili and Ari Zimmerman and Aaron and Laura Arneson. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. Gustave (Elinor) Eisemann of Mission Hills, Kansas.

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Bertha resided in Danbury, Conn. and Kansas City, Mo. She was a dedicated nurse and volunteer and loved to swim and spend time with the family.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Temple Israel Foundation - PO Box 4284, Springfield, MO 65808-4284 or the Friends of the Garden/Zimmerman P.O. Box 8566, Springfield, MO 65801.

Published in the News-Leader from September 7 to September 11, 2011