MAGNOLIA - Henry J. (Hank) Zimmerman, age 87, of Magnolia, died Sept. 28, 2011, at his residence. Born in East Setauket, Long Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Christian and Louise Zimmerman. At an early age he and his family moved to the Dover area where they engaged in farming activities. Hank, as he was fondly known, was then employed by the Delaware Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1987. He was a longtime faithful member of Holy Cross Church in Dover where he involved himself in the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. Hank held several positions throughout the years with the K of C Council 4182 and was the catalyst in the Knight's purchase of their Council Home. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed cooking, farming and eventually cats. Hank was truly a person who made a difference in this world, and his contagious smile will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Jon H. Zimmerman who died in 2001; his sister and two brothers. He leaves his loving wife, Dorothy M. Kriss Zimmerman of Magnolia; two sons, William C. and Christopher K. Zimmerman, both of Magnolia; his brother, Frank T. Zimmerman of Dover; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, S. State St., Dover, where friends may call starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Dover. Family suggests donations in his memory to the Delaware Hospice: 911 S. DuPont Hwy. Dover, De 19901. Life's End Services are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. Dover. Condolences and guest book signings may be made via www.ambruso.com.