James Zimmerman

James R. Zimmerman, age 67, of Portland, passed away at his residence Friday morning.

He was born in Portland on April 17, 1951, the son of Blaine and Virginia May (Loyd) Zimmerman. He was married April 11, 1987, to Rachel Seelnacht who survives.

He was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge.

He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and VFW in Fort Recovery. He was a 1969 Portland High School graduate.

Surviving are his wife Rachel; his father Blaine Zimmerman of Portland; one daughter, Tammy Gabossi (husband: John) of Canton, Michigan; two sisters, Carol Gates and Susan Knight, both of Portland; two grandchildren, Tiffany and Travis Barton; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Abner presiding. Burial will be in Green Park Cemetery.

Family will receive guests from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society, Fort Recovery VFW or Jay County Humane Society.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.