Fowler- Kenneth (Kenny) Zimmerman 91 passed away October 4,2013 at the Meade District Hospital in Meade.

He was born on the family farm north of Mullinville on October 1, 1922, the son of Charles and Donna (Dye) Zimmerman.

Kenneth graduated from Mullinville High School in 1941, where he excelled in basketball and track.

He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 46 during the Philippines Campaign.

He married Elnora (Jean) Glenn in Fowler on November 21, 1949. She preceded him in death August 30,1991.

He owned and operated Kenny's Oil Company in Montezuma for over 21 years. He retired as a rural mail carrier. He also served on the Montezuma city council for 20 years. They moved to Fowler in 1990.

He is survived by his son, Charles and wife Kathy of Norton; daughters Linda Clark, Brenda Wenta, and Pam Shumard and husband Donie, all of Fowler. Grandchildren Jason Zimmerman, Wichita; Lindsey Zimmerman, Shawnee; Eric Zimmerman, Cimarron; Jared Wenta, Satanta; Haley Wenta, Fowler; Tanner Zimmerman: Fowler; Tallon Shumard, Pratt; Tate Shumard, Fowler. Two great grandchildren, Kade Wenta and Kace Wenta.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Orlo, Leroy, Raymon, Truman, Rollin; Sisters Mat Bryne, Linda Eslick and one grandson, Brandan Wenta.

Virgil services will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 7,2013 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday October 8, 2013, at the church. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m., until 5:00p.m. Monday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

The family would welcome memorials to the Brandan Wenta scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.