Zimmermann, Ernest "Ernie", of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the age of 79. Loving husband of Joan M. Zimmermann; beloved son of the late Joseph and Ottilia Zimmermann; devoted father of Stephen (Terry) Zimmermann, Brian (Kelly) Zimmermann, Susan Gentemann, Janet (Cecil) Pursell and Scott (Deana) Zimmermann; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of Kenneth (Miyoko) Wenzel. He is preceded in death by his brother Edward Zimmermann. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Missouri.