David Richard Zimmerman, 95, of Pomaria, widower of Martha Weber Zimmerman, died October 20, 2026 at Springfield Place.

Born on February 2, 1931 in Lock Haven, PA, Mr. Zimmerman was a son of the late Lewis and Julia Decker Zimmerman. He served in the 5th Regimental Combat Team in the United States Army during the Korean War. After serving in the Army, Mr. Zimmerman began his career with Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven, PA, and later went on to work for IBM where he retired. Mr. Zimmerman enjoyed doing carpentry work and spending time working in his yard. He wrote a collection of memoirs about his time in Korea and compiled an extensive list of Korean Veterans in an effort to keep their memories relevant. He loved taking care of his pets and all of the wildlife that would come to visit.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Quinn of Little Mountain; a grandson, Christopher Zimmerman; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Zimmerman.

He was predeceased by sons, Joseph Zimmerman and Mark Zimmerman; brothers, Lewis Zimmerman, Shuman Zimmerman, Gerald Zimmerman, Robert Zimmerman, and Donald Zimmerman; and by sisters, Thelma Pruey, Sonia Rathgaber, Emma Shortledge, and Donna Walker.

No formal services are planned.

Those desiring may make memorials to the Newberry County Animal Shelter, P.O Box 581, Newberry, SC 29108.