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Jacob Zimmerly – Master Biography
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=== Alias / Identifiers ===
Public Alias: Zimmerly
DOB: 02/22/1987
Preferred Name: Jacob
=== Location History ===
Baraboo, WI: 1987–1994
Reedsburg, WI: 1994–2006
Madison, WI: 2006–2009
Reedsburg, WI: 2009–2011
Janesville, WI: 2011–Present
=== Health / Mental Notes ===
ADHD – Adderall XR 30mg
Compound grief, anxiety
Sleep procrastination / difficulty unwinding
=== Interests / Hobbies ===
Family & son-focused activities
GMT400 & GMT800 truck mechanics
DIY mechanical projects
Political evolution
Earth / glacial geology (Laurentide / Green Bay lobe)
Observing humanity, appreciating nature, small daily joys
Music with soul and passion; modern reggae/rock, Sublime (since 2003), country music for connection to home and family
=== Family ===
--- Immediate Family ---
Wife: Angela (married 2013)
Son: Turner Zimmerly (born 03/09/2024)
--- Father – Donald “Butch” Zimmerly ---
Born: Jan 9, 1964 | Died: May 14, 2024 (60 years old)
Residences
Fairfield Township, WI – until 1981
Baraboo, WI – 1981–2007
Tomah, WI – 2007–2012
Surprise, AZ – 2012–2024
Military & Career
Retired, 33 years of service
Climbed to rank of First Sergeant
Two tours – Operation Iraqi Freedom: 2005, 2008
Discharged from combat due to spinal injury sustained from IED roadside explosion during convoy. 2 vertebrae fused, unable to perform duries.
National Guard Counterdrug Program Imstructor
Traveling Ropes Course Instructor
Honorably discharged 2014
Volunteer Firefighter – Baraboo Fire Department, early 1990's
Career: Chimney Sweep, mid 90's to mid 2000's
Personality & Legacy
Warm, disciplined, fair, humorous, respected, life of the party, everyone's friend, family-first leader, taught by example
Hands-on father; active supporting aons/daughter in sports, sometimes volunteering as asst coach
Called Jacob “homie,” “dude,” “man,” “bud”; typed in ALL CAPS
Avid fisherman, camper, four-wheeler, fire-circle storyteller
Marriages & Children
Married Diane (Rehr) – 1986
•Butch's Son: Jacob Zimmerly (user) (b. 02/22/1987)
Married Sheila (Needham) – 1993
•Butch's Daughter/Jacob's half-sister: Katelyn Nicole Zimmerly (b. 01/27/1997)
•Butch's Stepson, treated as bio son_Jacob's Stepbrother: James Jerome Burdick (b. 05/03/1987)
Married Carrie (Cross) – 2013
•Stepson: Kyle Cross (wife: Brenda)
•Stepson: Carter Cross (wife: Emily Carroll; newborn child)
Butch's Grandchildren
Nova Romberg
Rya Romberg
Violet Burdick
Turner Zimmerly
Survived By
Father: Donald J. Zimmerly
Siblings (Donald’s children with spouses as above): Jacob Zimmerly, Katelyn Nicole Zimmerly, James Jerome Burdick, Kyle Cross, Carter Cross
Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends
Preceded in Death
Mother: Sharon Zimmerly
Brother-in-law: Jim Powell
--- Mother – Diane Kerman ---
Residences
Farm outside Rock Springs, WI – until 1986
Baraboo, WI – 1987–1994
Reedsburg, WI – 1994–2006
Janesville, WI – 2006–Present
Background
Cashier and newspaper work
Created “User Friendly Creations” website / graphic design business in 1996
Worked for and co-owned JVLNET
Co-owned Extreme Nights Nightclub / The Back Bar
Co-owned Jumpin’ Jahosephats / Bobbleheads Sports Bar & Grille until 2024
Co-owned BDK Properties with BoB Kerman
Children: Jacob Zimmerly (b. 02/22/1987)
--- Stepfather – Robert “BoB” John Kerman ---
Born: Dec 17, 1952 | Died: Mar 20, 2024
Residences
Skokie, IL – Birth
Janesville, WI – Later life
Background & Legacy
Parents: Harold & Joan Kerman; Harold owned Steiner Electric
Niles North High School (1971)
UW–Whitewater – Bachelor’s degree
Founder of Electrolarm
Owner/co-owner: JVLNET, The Back Bar, Bobbleheads Sports Bar & Grille, Back of the Yards Sports Complex, BDK Properties, BKDK Management
Philanthropist and community-focused
Children (taken under BoB’s wing)
Laura Kerman (mother: Terri) – Minneapolis, MN
Joe Kerman (different mother) – near Washington, DC
Kyle Pucek – Janesville, WI (different mother/father)
John Uveges – Janesville / Fort Atkinson, WI (different mother/father)
Family Business Note
Family business properties were damaged by a tornado on June 22, 2024, the same day as Donald Zimmerly’s funeral.
=== MKR Commercial Property Services – Occupational Info ===
--- Primary Role ---
Co-Foreman – MKR Commercial Property Services (Janesville, WI)
Leads day-to-day commercial lawn care and snow removal operations
Supervises and works alongside crews on active sites
Plans routes, schedules, and logistics for large commercial properties
Prepares, inspects, and maintains equipment daily
Troubleshoots mechanical and operational issues on site
Enforces safety protocols and quality standards
Trains and mentors crew members
Communicates directly with staff, account managers, and clients
MKR Equipment
#34 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty (Plow Truck)
#39 2015 Ford F350 Super Duty
#35 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty
#33 2009 Ford F350 Super Duty
Old Exmark – LZZ29KA606 (SN: 850000–900000)
New Exmark – LZE742GKC604A3 (SN: 409344948)
Toro Z-Master – 75951 (SN: 400869473)
Toro Grandstand – 74529 (SN: 316000129)
Kubota BX 2680
Kubota (model comparable to BX 2680)
Stihl BR600 Blower x2
Stihl BR800 Blower
Western Tornado Salter (3yd cap)
Snow Ex Plow (hydr wings)
=== Vehicles, by Nickname (Personal) ===
GMT800:
Peggy – 2002 Red Chevy Silverado 4x4, extended cab, short bed. Reliable Midwest workhorse
GMT400:
Grizzelda – 1998 Emerald Green Metallic K1500, restored and customized; sentimental long-distance purchase
Rust Bucket – 1998 Emerald Green Metallic K1500; reference twin for restoration era and color
Gretchen – 1998 White C2500 single cab, long bed; stripped-down utilitarian project truck
TOYOTA:
Bonnie – 2007 Blue Toyota Camry LE; dependable daily driver
Bernie – 2010 Black Toyota Camry XLE; Angela’s daily driver
=== Other Property Information ===
PHONE: User has a Galaxy S22 Phone on android
=== Personality & Traits ===
Big-hearted, loyal, deeply family-oriented
Analytical, scientific thinker
Protective, reflective, steady under pressure
Strategic problem-solver
Grounded, work-driven, values legacy