Dennis Blair Zimmerman
January 11, 1953 – December 26, 2023
Dennis Blair Zimmerman, 70, of Rose Haven passed away December 26, 2023. He was born January 11, 1953 in Takoma Park to George William and Dorothy (Kelley) Zimmerman. Dennis grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He worked for PEPCO for over 30 years, retiring as safety supervisor. Following retirement, Dennis went to work as a safety contractor for various construction companies. He married his wife Elizabeth on August 23, 2015. Together they owned and operated Solo Cup Water Taxi in Deale. Dennis loved to travel in his RV and recently purchased an RV property in Gatlinburg, TN. He was an avid fisherman and charter boat captain. He was a member of the Deale Captain’s Association. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and cars, especially his 1929 Model A.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Zimmerman, daughters Kelly Zimmerman and Ami Zimmerman, stepchildren John Spencer and Jill Leach, grandchildren Hunter and Holly Saylor, Tyler Zimmerman, Kali Crofton, and another granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by his uncle Raymond Edwards and his wife Kathi.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to raise a toast in honor of Dennis and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
The services for Dennis will be livestreamed to the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page and can be accessed by using the following link https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH.
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29 Dec 2023
1:51pm
Thank you for sharing this information.
Unfortunately, due to health issues, I won’t be able to attend the service. However, I would like to extend my love and sympathies to my Cousin and her family & friends. Love & prayers, Dixie Mitchell Woolard & Family. Love, Dixie Mitchell Woolard.
City
Manvel
State
Texas
29 Dec 2023
2:17pm
Beth, I’m so very sorry for your loss!
City
Haslet
State
TX
29 Dec 2023
2:23pm
Sorry to hear Beth. Sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Tim and Margie
City
Whiteland
State
IN
29 Dec 2023
3:59pm
Beth,
Sorry to hear about my other brother Dennis.
We grew up together and our families were very close. Glad I was able to talk to him recently, he had a good attitude about what the future held. May you know that you and the rest of the family are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Pookie
(Karen Landes Goodwin)
City
North Myrtle Beach
State
SC
29 Dec 2023
11:09pm
Kelly and Ami, I just saw this online. I am so sorry for your loss. He was always very nice to me, as was your whole family. We had a lot of fun back in the Rosehaven days when we were neighbors. May he rest in peace. Fly high Dennis
City
Social Circle
State
GA
30 Dec 2023
8:01am
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person, we send our condolences, hugs and prayers to Beth and family. RIP my friend. 🙏🙏
City
North Beach
State
Md
30 Dec 2023
11:00am
Our deepest condolences to Beth and the entire family.
May you Rest in Peace Dennis.
City
Sunderland
State
Maryland
30 Dec 2023
11:59am
Beth and Family, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF DENNIS. MAY HE FIND PEACE AND LOVE ON HIS BOAT RIDE TO HIS NEW HOME. GOD BLESS 💖👑
RIP DENNIS. 🙏
GIL AND HEIDI KARPEN NELMES
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA.
City
PORT RICHEY
State
FL
30 Dec 2023
2:52pm
Beth, I am so sorry for your loss! May God give you strength and health to heal from the heartache this brings to you and your family and to his. Love to you and the family.💜
City
Granbury
State
Texas
24 Jan 2024
2:38pm
Thank you, Connie!
City
North Beach
State
Maryland
30 Dec 2023
9:29pm
Beth, I’m so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great guy who cared about everyone. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janet Price
City
Shady Side
State
MD
3 Jan 2024
12:53pm
Beth, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I can’t begin to tell you how hard this must be for you. Although I didn’t know Dennis, he sounds like a good man who made you happy.
I often think back with fondness on the many times we spent together. You are always in my heart, especially at this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Sending you sympathy and prayers.
Love, Trice
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
24 Jan 2024
2:37pm
Thank you Trice.
City
North Beach
State
Maryland
3 Jan 2024
7:04pm
He was such a wonderful person. Always had a smile on his face. Always had time to chat. He will be missed. Hugs to the family! Terri and Doug Sisk
City
Clearwater Beach
State
FL
5 Jan 2024
7:09pm
Ami and Kelly, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful person and Jeff and I have many fond memories of good times with him and your family. You two ladies and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
City
Bulls Gap
State
TN
7 Jan 2024
12:14pm
I have been friends with Dennis for over 55 years. He was a great guy and I miss him dearly. I remember the wild times we had as teenagers especially on our birthdays which were 2 days apart. We lost touch with each other for periods of time but always got back together. We spent a lot of time together in OC and would enjoy the weekends together. We went on a cruise together and knew each other well. When Beth came into his life he became a different person. Relaxed, happy and in a good place, they made a great couple. I love you my brother.
City
Accident
State
MD
20 Jan 2024
11:40am
Such a wonderful person, we have memories galore. Remember the Happy Hour Crafters with my dad? I am so grateful to have known him and so very sad to say goodbye.
Steve and I are with you in spirit today Beth.
Love,
Terry
City
Greenbelt
State
MD
Sort Comments
Thank you for sharing this information.
Unfortunately, due to health issues, I won’t be able to attend the service. However, I would like to extend my love and sympathies to my Cousin and her family & friends. Love & prayers, Dixie Mitchell Woolard & Family. Love, Dixie Mitchell Woolard.
Beth, I’m so very sorry for your loss!
Sorry to hear Beth. Sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Tim and Margie
Beth,
Sorry to hear about my other brother Dennis.
We grew up together and our families were very close. Glad I was able to talk to him recently, he had a good attitude about what the future held. May you know that you and the rest of the family are in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Pookie
(Karen Landes Goodwin)
Kelly and Ami, I just saw this online. I am so sorry for your loss. He was always very nice to me, as was your whole family. We had a lot of fun back in the Rosehaven days when we were neighbors. May he rest in peace. Fly high Dennis
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person, we send our condolences, hugs and prayers to Beth and family. RIP my friend. 🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to Beth and the entire family.
May you Rest in Peace Dennis.
Beth and Family, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF DENNIS. MAY HE FIND PEACE AND LOVE ON HIS BOAT RIDE TO HIS NEW HOME. GOD BLESS 💖👑
RIP DENNIS. 🙏
GIL AND HEIDI KARPEN NELMES
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA.
Beth, I am so sorry for your loss! May God give you strength and health to heal from the heartache this brings to you and your family and to his. Love to you and the family.💜
Thank you, Connie!
Beth, I’m so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great guy who cared about everyone. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janet Price
Beth, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I can’t begin to tell you how hard this must be for you. Although I didn’t know Dennis, he sounds like a good man who made you happy.
I often think back with fondness on the many times we spent together. You are always in my heart, especially at this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Sending you sympathy and prayers.
Love, Trice
Thank you Trice.
He was such a wonderful person. Always had a smile on his face. Always had time to chat. He will be missed. Hugs to the family! Terri and Doug Sisk
Ami and Kelly, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful person and Jeff and I have many fond memories of good times with him and your family. You two ladies and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
I have been friends with Dennis for over 55 years. He was a great guy and I miss him dearly. I remember the wild times we had as teenagers especially on our birthdays which were 2 days apart. We lost touch with each other for periods of time but always got back together. We spent a lot of time together in OC and would enjoy the weekends together. We went on a cruise together and knew each other well. When Beth came into his life he became a different person. Relaxed, happy and in a good place, they made a great couple. I love you my brother.
Such a wonderful person, we have memories galore. Remember the Happy Hour Crafters with my dad? I am so grateful to have known him and so very sad to say goodbye.
Steve and I are with you in spirit today Beth.
Love,
Terry