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~Julia Mae Zimmerman~
SHINER: Julia Mae Zimmerman, age 92, passed away April 21, 2026. She was born July 4, 1933 in Lavaca County to Adolf and Annie Holocher Wegener. She married Kenneth Zimmerman on April 14, 1949 and celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Julia was a dedicated homemaker who managed the family household with love and care. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church in Shiner. She enjoyed gardening, playing dominoes, and visiting with family and friends. Survivors: daughters, Susan White (Gary), Karen Pokluda, Nancy Blaschke (David) and Lora White (Ed); sons, Kenneth Zimmerman Jr., Dennis Zimmerman and Jeff Zimmerman (Pam); 11 grandchildren, Kelley Mozisek (Scott), Chris White (Dawn), Sarah Racz (JD), Kimberly Zaruba (Randy), Brian Pokluda (Michele), Christy Kalmus (Blaise), Chad Blaschke (Rachel), Charles Blaschke (Jaclyn), Cheryl Pesek (Jonathan), Brittany Pierce (Ashton) and Kaci Zimmerman (Noel); 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Kneifel; brother, Perry Wegener (Patsy). Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Kenneth Zimmerman; sister, Annie Mae Sapp (Marvin); brother, James Wegener (Marie); son-in-law, Michael Pokluda and daughter-in-law, Edith Zimmerman. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Shiner Lutheran Church with Pastor Kay Johnson officiating. Burial at the Shiner City Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brian Pokluda, Chad Blaschke, Charles Blaschke, Chris White, Randy Zaruba and Scott Mozisek. Memorial contributions may be given to Shiner Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |