Alias / Identifiers
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Public Alias | Zimmerly |
| DOB | 02/22/1987 |
| Preferred Name | Jacob |
Location History
| Place | Years |
|---|
| 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
- THCA flower / cannabis knowledge
- 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
| Relation | Details |
|---|
| 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 – 1981–1987
- Tomah, WI – 1987–2011
- Surprise, AZ – 2011–2024
Military & Career
- Retired Army First Sergeant, 33 years of service
- Two tours – Operation Iraqi Freedom
- National Guard Counterdrug Program
- Traveling Ropes Course Instructor
- Honorably discharged 2014
- Volunteer Firefighter – Baraboo Fire Department
- Career: Chimney Sweep
Personality & Legacy
- Warm, disciplined, fair, humorous, family-first leader
- Hands-on father; coached sports; taught by example
- Called Jacob “homie,” “dude,” “man,” “bud”; typed in ALL CAPS
- Avid fisherman, camper, four-wheeler, fire-circle storyteller
Marriages & Children
- Married Diane (Rehr) – 1986
- Son: Jacob Zimmerly (b. 02/22/1987)
- Married Sheila (Needham) – 1993
- Daughter: Katelyn Nicole Zimmerly (b. 01/27/1997)
- Stepson: 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
- JACOB's (User's) work/plow/salt truck:
#34 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty (Plow Truck)
- #34 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty
- RILEY'S 's work/plow/salt 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
- Snow Ex Plow (hydr wings), model 8100PP
- Western Tornado 1.8-yard salt spreader/hopper, Model 78000
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