Donald Joseph Zimmerman Sr.

Donald Joseph Zimmerman Sr. was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 11, 1934, and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Mr. Zimmerman was a resident of Harvey, LA, for 66 years.

Donald is the beloved husband of the late Jeanette McAllister Zimmerman for 58 years. He is the son of the late Dewey Zimmerman and the late Celeste Ockman Zimmerman. Loving father of Donald “Don” Zimmerman Jr (Danny) and Joylyn Zimmerman. Also survived by his extended family, Danny Esteves and Fatima Hasbun as well as many cousins of the Ockman and Zimmerman families.

He was a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union (OCAW) Local 13-447, the Family Motor Coach Association, the Cruisin Cajuns Chapter of Louisiana, and a parishioner of Infant Jesus of Prague Church. He retired after 37 years of service from the American Cyanamid/Cytec Company. After retirement, Don and Jeanette traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in their motor coach.

The family would like to thank the staff of West Jefferson Medical Center for providing compassionate care during his final hours.

His memorial funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Marrero, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, and the Mass will begin at 11:00 am. Interment to immediately follow at Westlawn Memorial Park, 1255 Whitney Ave, Gretna, LA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos (seelos.org), 919 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com. Mothe Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.