• CRAIG LEE ZIMMERS
    CRAIG LEE ZIMMERS

    Craig Lee Zimmers, 71, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021. On September 26, 1949, he was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Neal and Annabel Zimmers. He completed his high school education at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and his master’s degree from the University of Dayton. Craig dedicated his life to public service. He founded and ran a substance abuse treatment facility (Nova House) in his hometown of Dayton. His duty to serve then carried him into the political realm as he served as Harrison Township Trustee before serving seven years as the Montgomery County clerk of courts. His work took him across the globe. He went to China leading economic development trips on behalf of the State of Ohio. As clerk of courts, he traveled to Albania to facilitate the first free elections.

    Along with his public service pursuits, Craig had many other unique accomplishments in his life, including owning the radio station WZJX FM in Dayton, traveling with his wife to all seven continents, and serving as president and managing partner of several companies.

    Craig made friends wherever he went, and those friendships often lasted a lifetime. His loyalty and support of his friends were unrivaled. His love for family, friends and public service knew no limits. He was a person full of compassion, authenticity and intellectual curiosity.

    Craig will be greatly missed by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Piersol-Zimmers, PhD; daughter, Stefanie Zimmers; siblings, Neal (Billie) Zimmers Jr., Elaine Zimmers Johnson and Dr. Ann Marie Rogers, and nieces and nephews, Nathan (Sara) Johnson, AnneElise (Andy) Goetz, Tyler (Erin) Rogers and Andrea (Frank) Foster.

    Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Dublin. Family will hold a private celebration of life. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Judge Neal and Annabel Zimmers Scholarship Fund in care of the Dayton Foundation, 40 N. Main Street, Suite 500, Dayton, Ohio 45423.

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