Norma Zimmerman

Norma Ardell Zimmerman, lovingly known as 'Grandma Bob' and 'More Grandma', was born at her home in Germantown Township, Cottonwood County, on April 3, 1931, to James and Carrie (Luck) Moll. She attended country school (which according to her was uphill both ways) and later finished her education at Sanborn Public School. After graduation, she briefly went to California with Amanda and Herman Essig, whom she always had a special place in her heart for. Norma moved back to Minnesota and was united in marriage to Virgle Zimmerman on November 27, 1948. They were blessed with four children- Sandra, Jody, Aaron and Nathan. They also cared for others outside of the family and opened their home to many foster children. Norma was a lifelong member of the Sanborn United Methodist Church. She worked at Bell Telephone Company then became a Nurses Assistant and worked at the Redwood Falls Hospital, St. John Lutheran Home, and Valley View Manor. Norma had a passion for counted cross-stitching, crocheting, and reading. She also collected cardinals and snow globes. Norma would always have words of wisdom for everyone and had a very deep love for her family. She will truly be missed by many. Norma Ardell Zimmerman died Monday, February 25, 2008, at the Springfield Medical Center at the age of 76 years. She is survived by husband- Virgle of Sanborn; children- Sandra and husband Steven Trapp of Sanborn, Jody and husband Alan Saffert of Windom, Aaron and wife Leah Zimmerman of Mankato, and Nathan and wife Kristi Zimmerman of Redwood Falls; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; brother- Gerald (Shirley) Moll of Apache Junction, AZ; sisters- Elaine Henry of Willmar and Eva Helmbrucht of Boulder, CO; and best friends- Marg and Leona. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother Ivan.