Noel Leo Zimmerman

Noel Leo Zimmerman, age 73, passed away Tuesday, Sept 10,2013 at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, Pa, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Meadville, Pa. on November 26, 1939, a son of the late Jerome and Edna (Goff) Zimmerman. Noel was a 1958 graduate of Guys Mills High School. Noel served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958 to 1964. He had developed and owned Playland Camping Park for 40 years. He enjoyed having and planning activities for the customers like Corn roast, hayrides, dances and live entertainment. His vision and work provided many happy summers for countless campers. He especially enjoyed special times with his grandchildren, supporting them in their interests and activities growing up. Noel was the owner of Zimcoat Specialty Flooring for 35 years, installing flooring systems in the local region and as far away as Taiwan. Noel enjoyed outdoors, archery, gun collecting, and gardening and helped his wife with canning. Noel is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Connie (Wesoloski) Zimmerman, his daughters, Denise Von Arx and her husband, John, Brighton, Michigan: Michelle Thomas and her husband, Michael York, Pa: Lorean Heres and her husband, Brian, Oakland, New Jersey. Grandchildren: Kylie von Arx, Allison von Arx and Michael Thomas; and his beloved dog, Maggie. Funeral will be private with family at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, Pa. Interment will be at St. Agatha’s Cemetery, Meadville. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to family and friends that have given their support during this very difficult time period. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amyloidosis Foundation. Org On line condolences may be made to www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com