Mildred “Mick” (Check) Zimmerman

Mildred “Mick” (Check) Zimmerman, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. She was born May 19, 1934, the daughter of John V. and Amelia (Berntgen) Check. Mildred married her soulmate, Leo Zimmerman, on June 17, 1953, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. He proceeded her in death on March 27, 2022. Mildred was a devoted Catholic. Mildred worked at National Decorated Metal and later at 3M until retirement in January 1996. Mildred and Leo enjoyed taking daily rides around the Prairie du Chien countryside looking for different wildlife. They also loved traveling out West. Mildred enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers. After retirement she enjoyed playing cards with fellow retired co-workers.
 

Mildred is survived by her brothers, Bill (Wanda) and Jack (Pat) Check both of Prairie du Chien and a special brother-in-law, Steve “Tim” Zimmerman of Patch Grove. She is also survived by three special nieces, Renee (David) Martin, Krista (fiancé Frank Cipra) Zimmerman and Alisha (Troy) Smrcina all of Prairie du Chien and many other nieces and nephews. Mildred was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters Thelma (Ed) Zimmer, Helen (Wallace) Evert, Dorothy (Eldon) Zimmerman, Ester (Harold) Hamann, a brother Robert J (Janice) Check and a special sister-in-law Debra Zimmerman. The family would like to thank Prairie Maison and Crossing Rivers Health Hospice staff for the wonderful care they gave Mildred.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Gabriel’s Church of the Holy Family Parish, Rev. Thomas Huff officiating with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. www.garrityfuneralhome.com