Marilynn was born December 5, 1923 in Genoa, Nebraska to Alex and Senie (Christensen) Rood. She lived her childhood in Columbus, Nebraska and graduated from Kramer High School in 1941. She had worked as a secretary in Columbus, in Chicago, in Fremont, and she was a secretary for the Council Bluffs Police Dept. retiring after 16 years there.
Marilynn Rood was married on January 8, 1946 to Gene Zimmerman. Following his retirement from the Union Pacific Railroad at the end of 1983, the couple lived in the Woodcliff community south of Fremont for several years until moving into Fremont. Marilynn and Gene had just moved a week ago, to a retirement community in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Marilynn was preceded in death by a son Kent in Sept. of 2008, by brothers John and Russell Rood, and a sister Vivian Duncan.
Survivors: husband - Gene
2 sons - John and wife Margie Zimmerman of Tabor, Iowa
Thomas and wife Sheila Zimmerman of Council Bluffs, Iowa
daughter-in-law - Judy Zimmerman of Kansas City, Missouri
7 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
sister - Marjorie Ciaccio of Ogden, Utah
brother - Warren Rood of Columbus, NE
There will be a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church in Fremont on Wednesday (July 18th) at 11 AM with the Rev. Michael McGregor and Rev. Greg Hall officiating. There will be a private committal in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and to the Keene Memorial Library. There will be visitation with the family at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM.
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Condolences(8)
Cynthia Collins
San Diego, CA Tuesday, July 30, 2013 May you find peace and pride in Marilynn's memory. My mother, Barbara Collins, was a good friend of hers.Renee Collins Held
Columbus, NE Monday, July 22, 2013 Sending my sympathy to the Zimmerman Family. My mom, Barbara Collins also played bridge with Marilyn. I can hear my mom and Marilyn laughing. They all had just great fun together. My sister, Susan (now Waynette) was in school with Kent and Kathy Sanderson (I saw her post here).Peace be with your family.
Kallee Krong Mc Creery, Myron and Jeanne Krong
Escondido, CA Friday, July 20, 2012 Please accept our family's sincere condolances. Dad is a cousin to Marilyn (thru Alex Rood) and mom is a cousin (thru Senie Christensen). So the connection was "double". I had connected with Marilyn thru phone calls over the last year while sharing some family geneology. She was a vivacious conversationist, and I only regret that I did not connect earlier. If the day ever comes that you want to learn some family history, feel free to contact me. Our thoughts are with your family during these difficult days.Kathryne Sanderson
Kansas City, MO Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Marylin was our next door neighbor when I was a kid. Kent, her oldest son was my age and our parents played bridge on Satrday nights. Marylin was my mom's dear friend and they both looked out for all of us kids. She liked to tell the story of finding me at less than 2 years old playing in puddle without clothes when mom thought I was napping. She holds a fond place in my heart. My warmest wishes to Gene and all the Zimmermans.Mary (Hannah) King
Grand Rapids, MI Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Dear John and Margie: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that know that we are thinking of you and your family You are all in our prayers. May you find peace. Dave and Mary King.Richard Behrens
Omaha, NE Saturday, July 21, 2012 Gene We are sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, Marilyn. Secretary of the Morse Telegraph ClubGary and Cheryl McCall
Council Bluffs, IA Saturday, July 21, 2012 We are so sorry for your loss. Mothers hold a special part in our hearts and help us become the people we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Steve and Nancy Mether
, Saturday, July 21, 2012 To All: Sorry to hear of Marilynn's passing. Our thughts and condolences are with John, Tom and family.