Rita Zimmerman
June 2, 1949 — June 1, 2017
Rita J. Zimmerman of Frederick passed away quietly at her home on June 1, 2017.
Rita was born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 2, 1949 to Rollin and Imogene Myers. She spent most of her childhood in Richmond, Virginia, coming to live in Frederick with her family in 1966, and graduating from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in 1968.
Rita is survived by her children, Shawn P. Cavenee of Brunswick, and Kristi Buppert and her husband, Keith of Frederick, brother Ron Myers of Florida, sisters Rhonda Ruebush and Margie Rudy of Tennessee, first husband and father of her children Kim Cavenee of Hagerstown, grandchildren Nicholas, Jordan and Abbyann Buppert, Nazarite Williams, Noah and Leah Cavenee, along with a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Command Sgt. Maj. Gene L. Zimmerman, and her brother Randy Myers.
Rita worked as a secretary for many years where her friendly manner and skills in the office worked to the advantage of many local businesses, including Hutzell Realty & Appraisal, Morgan-Keller, Inc., Service Glass, Inc., and several local law firms.
Following the death of her husband Gene Zimmerman, she stopped working full-time, taking a job at a nearby Sheetz convenience store, where she became a beloved part of many customers’ morning routine.
Rita was a devoted mother and grandmother who worked hard to ensure a better life for her family. She loved summer and longed to live somewhere where it was warm all of the time.
In remembrance of her and in accordance with her wishes, arrangements are private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be a celebration in honor of her life for family and friends held at her longtime home, 900 Wilson Place in Frederick from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Family and friends are welcome to join in the celebration of Rita’s life and in the planting of a tree in her honor. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to pay their respects to Rita make a donation to the charity of their choice.