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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

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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Visitation

Saturday, January 20, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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  • Memorial Service

Saturday, January 20, 2024
3:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Private

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    Dixie Mitchell Woolard
    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.

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    Manvel
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    Hughes Sandra
    29 Dec 2023
    2:17pm

    Beth, I’m so very sorry for your loss!

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    Margie Lewis
    29 Dec 2023
    2:23pm

    Sorry to hear Beth. Sounds like he was a wonderful man.

    Tim and Margie

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    Pookie (Karen Landes Goodwin)
    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)

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    Vicky Roberts
    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

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    Social Circle
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    Terry & Shelia Pott
    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. ????????

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    North Beach
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    Rick & Martha Packard
    30 Dec 2023
    11:00am

    Our deepest condolences to Beth and the entire family.
    May you Rest in Peace Dennis.

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    Gil and Heidi Karpen Nelmes
    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.

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    Connie Sanderson Barnett
    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.????

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    Granbury
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      Beth Zimmerman
      24 Jan 2024
      2:38pm

      Thank you, Connie!

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    janet Price
    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

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    Shady Side
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    Patrice Wright
    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

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      Beth Zimmerman
      24 Jan 2024
      2:37pm

      Thank you Trice.

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    Terri and Doug Sisk
    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

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    Clearwater Beach
    State
    FL
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    Bobbie and Jeff Vess
    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.

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    Bulls Gap
    State
    TN
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    Jim Hunter
    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.

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    Theresa Henderson
    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

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    Greenbelt
    State
    MD
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Sort Comments

    Dixie Mitchell Woolard
    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.

    save
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    Manvel
    State
    Texas
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    Hughes Sandra
    29 Dec 2023
    2:17pm

    Beth, I’m so very sorry for your loss!

    save
    City
    Haslet
    State
    TX
    Reply
    Margie Lewis
    29 Dec 2023
    2:23pm

    Sorry to hear Beth. Sounds like he was a wonderful man.

    Tim and Margie

    save
    City
    Whiteland
    State
    IN
    Reply
    Pookie (Karen Landes Goodwin)
    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)

    save
    City
    North Myrtle Beach
    State
    SC
    Reply
    Vicky Roberts
    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

    save
    City
    Social Circle
    State
    GA
    Reply
    Terry & Shelia Pott
    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. ????????

    save
    City
    North Beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Rick & Martha Packard
    30 Dec 2023
    11:00am

    Our deepest condolences to Beth and the entire family.
    May you Rest in Peace Dennis.

    save
    City
    Sunderland
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Gil and Heidi Karpen Nelmes
    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.

    save
    City
    PORT RICHEY
    State
    FL
    Reply
    Connie Sanderson Barnett
    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.????

    save
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    Granbury
    State
    Texas
    Reply
      Beth Zimmerman
      24 Jan 2024
      2:38pm

      Thank you, Connie!

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      North Beach
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    janet Price
    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

    save
    City
    Shady Side
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Patrice Wright
    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

    save
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    Indianapolis
    State
    Indiana
    Reply
      Beth Zimmerman
      24 Jan 2024
      2:37pm

      Thank you Trice.

      save
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      North Beach
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Terri and Doug Sisk
    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

    save
    City
    Clearwater Beach
    State
    FL
    Reply
    Bobbie and Jeff Vess
    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.

    save
    City
    Bulls Gap
    State
    TN
    Reply
    Jim Hunter
    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.

    save
    City
    Accident
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Theresa Henderson
    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

    save
    City
    Greenbelt
    State
    MD
    Reply

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