Zimmerman, Noah L. (1923-2004)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2004 Feb 9 p. 12

Birth date: 1923 Apr 1

text of obituary:

NOAH L. ZIMMERMAN

Noah L. Zimmerman, 80, of Richfield, Pa., died Jan. 20, 2004 at Lewistown Hospital. He was born April 1, 1923, to Adam G. and Mary Elizabeth (Lauver) Zimmerman in Monroe Township, Juniata County.

In earlier years, he was a self-employed farmer and had worked as a carpenter for David Kauffman of Richfield. His interest in local history and genealogy led him to become the director of the Historical Center in Richfield since its opening in 1975. He leaves many records and articles of interest, on file at the center, because of his correspondence with many people far and wide.

He was an active member of Lauver’s Mennonite Church of Richfield. His humble Christian testimony touched many people through his service to his church as trustee, Sunday school superintendent, Summer Bible school teacher and Bible study teacher. He was a charter member of Juniata Mennonite Historical Society and dug graves at Lauver’s Mennonite Cemetery for many years.

He had a great interest in local history and genealogy, recording many of his findings at the Historical Center and co-authoring with Spencer L. Krabill The History of the John Graybill Family in America, 1681-1981. He was also an avid collector of stamps and Indian relics.

Survivors include a sister, Sarah K. Zimmerman of Mifflintown.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Zimmerman, in infancy.

Funeral services were held at Lauver’s Mennonite Church. Burial was in Lauver’s Mennonite Cemetery.