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Lawrence "Buddy" Zimmermann[1, 2, 3]

Male 1934 - 2016  (82 years)Deceased

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  • Name Lawrence "Buddy" Zimmermann 
    Nickname Buddy 
    Birth 10 Feb 1934  New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1951  New Braunfels High School (on Guenther Ave. ), New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Death 24 Feb 2016  Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8] 
    FamilySearch ID LVSQ-6YY 
    Person ID I946  Wendel Voigt Family Tree
    Last Modified 20 Mar 2016 

    Father August C. Zimmermann,   b. 17 Dec 1908, Marion, Guadalupe Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Sep 1993, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Hilda V. Voigt,   b. 25 Nov 1908, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Feb 1996, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 21 Apr 1928  New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Siblings 1. Cleburne Zimmermann   b. 20 DEC 1928, Marion, Guadalupe Co., Texas;   d. 22 DEC 1928, Marion, Guadalupe Co., Texas; 
    2. Dorothy Ann Zimmermann   b. 24 NOV 1929, Comal Co., Texas;   d. 25 NOV 1929, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas; 
    3. Vivian Janet Zimmermann   b. 23 DEC 1930, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas;   d. 21 APR 2017, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas; 
    4. Lawrence "Buddy" Zimmermann 
    Family ID F526  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Diane 
    Children 
     1. Joseph Guy "Joey" Kohn
    +2. Crystal Lynn Zimmermann
    Family ID F530  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Jan 2024 

    Family 2 Loriane M. Schwartz,   b. 10 Apr 1944   d. 7 Mar 2009, New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [1, 10, 11] 
    Marriage 19 Jun 1977  Comal Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Family ID F531  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Jan 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Feb 1934 - New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsGraduation - 1951 - New Braunfels High School (on Guenther Ave. ), New Braunfels, Comal Co., Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Jun 1977 - Comal Co., Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Feb 2016 - Texas Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos 2 Photos

  • Sources 
    1. [S406] Family Information from Hilda Voigt Zimmermann, [Voigt pp. 20, 23].
      Date: 2 November 1986
    2. [S6] NEW BRAUNFELS: THE FIRST FOUNDERS, VOL II, p. 185.
    3. [S39] Philipp Schaefer Family for NEW BRAUNFELS: THE FIRST FOUNDERS from Melinda Bird, [Schaefer p. 9].
      Date: 29 June 1994
    4. [S6] NEW BRAUNFELS: THE FIRST FOUNDERS, VOL II, p. 185.
      Date: 2 November 1986
    5. [S990] Obituary of Lawrence Buddy Zimmermann, [Voigt p. 197].
    6. [S147] Index to Texas Birth Records (1926-1995), [Voigt p. 198].
      Lawrence Zimmermann, male, born 02/10/1934, Comal County, mother Hilda Voigt, father August C. Zimmermann.
    7. [S907] Facebook, [Voigt p. 196].
      Crystal Zimmermann Kindred entry on 24 Feb 2016: "For the first time in my life, I end my day without my Father..."
    8. [S990] Obituary of Lawrence Buddy Zimmermann, [Voigt p. 197].
      Lawrence Buddy Zimmermann, 82 of New Braunfels (and Waelder) moved peacefully to the big ranch in the sky on February 24, 2016. Buddy was born on February 10th 1934 on his parents farm in the Solms area along the Camino Real to August and Hilda (nee Voigt) Zimmermann. Buddy graduated from New Braunfels H.S. in 1951. Buddy was a widower preceded in death by his wife Lorraine. Buddy was an Honorably Discharged USAF Veteran before returning to the family farm, working with his parents in the dairy business before starting his own farm in 1965, where Buddy raised hogs, chickens, cattle, sheep and did custom baling. In addition to the farming work he did, Buddy also worked in building materials sales for both Wicks and later Sears, and as an equipment operator for Parker Bros., before starting a Handy Man business. Buddy was creative and resourceful; he enjoyed working with his hands and loved building things and tinkering, whether with wood work or in metal, though as a farmer, a good deal of his tinkering was in equipment repair! Farming traditions were important to Buddy and he passed this knowledge along to his children and grand children, and in particular to his son in law Joe Alan Kindred. As Buddy often said, “I taught him everything he knows, and he still don’t know nothin’.” Buddy also loved his family’s annual sausage and pannas making, taking an active role that moved more to a supervisory (more salt! more red pepper! That pannas needs more sausage meat!) position that continued to this year. Buddy is survived by his daughter, Crystal Zimmermann Kindred, and husband Joe Alan; stepchildren Joseph Kohn and his wife Evelyn; and Holly Costello. Grandpa Buddy leaves behind three grandchildren, Justin Hoegenauer, Robert McKinnis, and Danielle Kindred Longoria and husband Alfred Longoria. Grandpa Buddy has three great grandchildren whose antics brought him pleasure; Rhylie McKinnis, Ethan Hoegenauer, and Jaden Kindred Longoria. Buddy is also survived by his dear sister Vivian Ott, as well as several neices and nephews. Buddy had a big heart and leaves behind many friends; he held a special place in his heart for Mark Luensman as well as for Ron Wetz, whom he loved as a son.

      Buddy loved a good story, bad jokes, a good game of 42, and a cold beer. The family would be honored by your presence in sharing some of these things during a celebration of Buddy’s life to be held from 12 -3 on Saturday, 3/26/16, at Buddy’s home on Ron Road. All who know him are invited to attend.

      Buddy was a kind and generous man. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, simply practice kindness and generosity for someone in need.
    9. [S956] FamilySearch, 20 March 2016; Hilda Voigt, "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1977" [Voigt pp. 199, 200].
      "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1977," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1H-ZY8P : accessed 20 March 2016), August C Zimmermann and Hilda Voigt, 21 Apr 1928, Marriage; citing Comal, Texas, United States, Citing county clerk offices, Texas; FHL microfilm 1,753,148.
      https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1H-ZY8P
    10. [S39] Philipp Schaefer Family for NEW BRAUNFELS: THE FIRST FOUNDERS from Melinda Bird, [Schaefer p. 12].
      Date: 29 June 1994
    11. [S195] Index to Texas Marriage Records (1966-2019), [Voigt p. 172].
      File no. 057400, Comal Co., husband Zimmermann Lawrence B, age 43, wife Schwartz Lorraine M, age 34, married 06/19/1977.



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