Grace Zimpfer

Grace Irene Zimpfer, 86, of Jackson Center, Ohio, went to be with Our Lord in Heaven at 11:48 A.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 peacefully at her home. Her family surrounded her for many weeks prior to her passing and had many special moments with her and those special talks will remain with her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and special friends forever.

Grace was born November 5, 1926, to the late Ella Davis and Herbert Regula. At 5 years of age she lost her father and Ella later married John Davis Sr. April 22, 1953.

Grace married her sweetheart “Jake” Robert Zimpfer. They met in the church choir loft as young adults at the Grace Lutheran Church where they later married. Grace and Jake would celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary April 25th.

As children growing up we saw such a faithful and very sweet love. Grace is survived by her husband and her daughters Peggy and John Hall of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Sandy and Paul Roach of Sidney, Ohio, and Jody Zimpfer Keith of Jackson Center. Preceding Grace in death was her son, David Zimpfer.

Grandma Grace had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and had many cookie baking days with them. Brad and Heather Hall, Becky and Andrea Roach, and Blake and Courtney Zimpfer were extremely blessed to have Grandma Grace as a part of their lives. Grace also had two great grandchildren, Aaron and Daniel Hall.

Grace had three brothers. Kenny Regula is her sole surviving brother. Edison Regula and John Davis Jr. preceded her in death.

Grace was a retired secretary of G&R Farm Service of Jackson Center. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church where she served on the council, was a Sunday school teacher and a past member of women of the church. Grace and Jake also were Luther League advisors for many years. As a couple they attended Sunday school and church every Sunday. Jake and Grace were very active in the community. They attended many high school sporting events and loved the Jackson Center Tigers.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Grace Lutheran Church from 3 to 7 P.M. Pastor Kent Hollis will officiate a celebration of her life Monday April 15, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at the church, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Grace Lutheran Church or Wilson Home Health Care and Hospice. Hospice was so very caring to Grace and her family. Mary and Stephanie and the entire staff blessed us in so many ways.

The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center assisted the family with the arrangements.