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Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman 2004-2024

Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman, 19, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

He was born on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in Shippensburg, PA, a son of Larry N. and Ella S. Burkholder Zimmerman of Shippensburg.

Delbert worked for Cumberland Supply, LLC in Newville. He was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by seven siblings, Edith (Eli) Burkholder of Newville, Merlin Zimmerman of Newville, Norlene (Nelson) Martin of Shippensburg, Calvin (Amy) Zimmerman of Shippensburg, Curtis (Louise) Zimmerman of Shippensburg, Doris (Leroy) Shirk of Orrstown, and Janice (Jay Aaron) Shirk of Shippensburg; and nieces and nephew, Janita B., Kristina B., Janae M., Makayla M., Eric Z., Megan Z., Cheyanne S., and Teresa S. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, David and Esther Zimmerman; maternal grandparents, Harry and Lena Burkholder; and sister, Joanne Zimmerman who was born and died on June 16, 2002. 

His funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church on Duncan Road, Shippensburg. The church ministry will be officiating.

Interment will occur in the adjoining church cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Zimmerman residence, 675 Oakville Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

His family kindly requests the omission of flowers. 

Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. has been entrusted with his funeral arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website. 

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