Nova Zimmerman

Nova Zimmerman, 98, long time resident of Napoleon, Ohio and most recently of Danville, Ca. died peacefully on Sunday, March 29th, 2015. She was born in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Clyde and Frances Ashman on August 9th, 1916. On March 22nd, 1940 she married Lyman Zimmerman. He preceded her in death in 1977. Her beloved grandson, Trevor Zimmerman, and her sister Charlene Ashman both preceded Nova's death. She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Douglas and his wife Marilyn and Greg and his wife, Christine along with two grandchildren, Jason of Danville, Ca. and Kathryn of Walnut Creek, Ca. and four great grandchildren. Another sister, Glenna survives and resides in Greenville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Miami University. Before moving to Napoleon in 1955 she was a teacher in the Cincinnati Schools. Later she became Recreation Director for Delco Products in Dayton, Ohio. Nova moved to San Francisco to join Lyman during WWII and taught school at the Sarah Dix School for girls and later became Co-Ed Program Director for the SF Central YMCA. Upon moving to Napoleon, she taught school in the Henry County schools. Nova was a very active and involved member of the community. She opened and operated the first nursery school in Napoleon, was an active member of the PTA, served as a member of the board for the Community Band and helped in the formation of the Maumee Civic Theatre group. After teaching in McClure for several years she left to pursue a career in real estate and enjoyed a very successful career in the Northwestern Ohio real estate industry. She was proud of her many accomplishments including Realtor of the Year for the NW Board of Realtors, Trustee for the Ohio Board of Realtors and a member of the Million Dollar Club. She was active in the Napoleon Chamber of Commerce and served as secretary. She was President of the Revitalization and Restoration committee; organizer of the Chamber's Annual Snow Ball Dance and was named Napoleon's Citizen of the Year in 1985. Nova worked alongside many of Napoleon's civic leaders in establishing the United Way program in Napoleon. Along with Roger King, former Napoleon High's Band Director, she was instrumental in forming the Community Band of Henry County and assisting in fund raising for the band through efforts like "Drums Along the Maumee. She participated in a number of Boards including The McClure Bank, the Board of the Henry County Hospital and a board member for the Northwest Community College. An active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Napoleon for many years Nova will be remembered by her friends and family at the Presbyterian Church on Friday April 10th beginning with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials are requested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Nova Zimmerman

August 9, 1916 - March 29, 2015