Sheryl Elaine Zimmerman, 72, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on March 21st, 2025. Sheryl was born in Quinter, Kansas, on November 29th, 1952. She graduated from Wheatland High School and later received a cosmetology degree from Goodland Vo-Tech.
Sheryl was united in marriage to Wayne Zimmerman on August 17th, 1974, and they were married for 50 years. She worked as a beautician for several years in Quinter and WaKeeney. However, her true calling was running a home daycare for many years, caring for countless children who all became like family. Sheryl had a deep passion for caring for kids, and she cherished the relationships she built with them.
Sheryl enjoyed crafting and baking; over the years, she shared these passions with her six grandchildren. She loved being a grandma and had a special saying that she would tell her grandchildren every time it was time to say goodbye: “Love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck,” followed by “Love you to the moon and back.”
Sheryl was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Gove and Trego County Walk-A-Thon for Health, and the Sacred Heart Altar Society.
Sheryl is survived by her husband, Wayne Zimmerman; her sons, Eric (and wife Nicole) Zimmerman of Lititz, PA, and Greg (and wife Kamiel) Zimmerman of Olathe, KS; her six grandchildren: Madison Zimmerman, Maci Zimmerman, Ethan Zimmerman, Owen Zimmerman, Mac Rawie, and Dylan Rawie; her mother, Wilda Kerns; and her brothers, Keith Kerns and Kurt Kerns.
Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Leslie (Pete) Kerns; her brother, Kirby Dean Kerns; and her grandparents, Lain and Pearl Cleaveland.
A vigil will be held on March 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., followed by the recitation of the Rosary. Visitation will continue until 8:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St., Quinter, KS.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 202 Cottonwood St., Park, KS. Burial will take place on March 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grainfield American Legion, the Gove and Trego County Walk-A-Thon for Health, or Olathe Hospice House. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
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