Franklin Leon Zimmerman, age 92, of Pitman, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his home.

He was born on Thursday, February 25, 1932, in Pitman, a son of the late Samuel Zimmerman and the late Pruella (Herb) Zimmerman.

He served in the US Army.

Franklin was the owner of Zimmerman Farms, an agent for Northwestern Mutual Insurance, and a partner in the Danville Livestock Exchange prior to his retirement.

He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman.

He was a former Eldred Twp. supervisor.

He was a member of FandAM Shamokin Lodge #255, Mahontongo Fire Company, Ashland Gun Club, and the Schuylkill/Carbon Farm Bureau..

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley (Weikel) Zimmerman, and by two brothers, Earl and Leonard Zimmerman.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette L (Reinoehl) Zimmerman, to whom he was married for 59 years.

He is also survived by three daughters, Donna L Rothermel and her husband David of Klingerstown, Jane L Benfer and her companion Mike Hogan of Enola, and JoAnn M Love and her husband Jason of Draper, UT; three sons, Samuel R Zimmerman and his wife Melissa of Pitman, Rick R Kehler and his wife Laurie of Pitman, and Ray A Zimmerman and his companion Vicki Kimmel of Pitman; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Faye Cashwell of Linglestown; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating.

Burial will be in St. Paul's EC Cemetery, Pitman.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .