Lanny L. Zimmerlee

1935-2024

Lanny L. Zimmerlee, age 89, of Medford passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at Aspirus Medford Hospital surrounded by family.

A memorial service for Lanny will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Whittlesey. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be his eight grandchildren. Military rights will be performed by the Medford Area Military Honors Team.

Lanny was born on Jan. 21, 1935 to Bernard and Ella (Born) Zimmerlee in Medford. He was born and raised on the family farm and later took over the farm from his parents. He married Shelby Steen on July 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death on March 18, 2008. He was a member of the National Guard for 8 years. After farming he owned and operated Lanny’s Meat Market until he began working for the Medford Co-op in the meat department. Upon retirement he had been working at B& B Engineering. He also did some cattle hauling and milk hauling.

Lanny was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball, playing cards and was an avid golfer.

Lanny is survived by his children, Gail Heurung and Kelly (Jim) Rodman of Medford and David (Tammy) Zimmerlee of Stetsonville. He is further survived by grandchildren, Elisa Ried (Mark Franke), Matt (Lindsay) Ried, Jayme Rodman, Heidi Rodman, Samantha (Kevin) Geen, Adam (Robbi) Rodman, Shawn (Megan) Zimmerlee and Derek Zimmerlee. Also greatgrandchildren, Gabby, Eleanor, Abigail, Peyton, Paisley, Parker, Milenko, DJ, Madalynn, Oakley, Jameson, Everett, Emersyn, Adaline, Ellie, Stella and River. Survived by sister-in-law, Barb Steen; numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Lanny was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby; sons-in-law, Gary Ried and Mike Heurung; sisters, Javelle (Jerry) Wraneschetz and Joan (Edward) Dubberke. Further preceded in death by siblings-in-law, Ray (Jean) Steen, Galen (Dorothy) Steen, Phyllis (Don) Brunner and Bonnie (Erv) Leach, and Roger Steen.

The family thanks OUR HOUSE Assisted Living for treating Lanny as one of their own, and Aspirus Hospital for the care and compassion at the end of his life.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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