Wayne J. Zillmer, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Francis (Reichert) Zillmer. He was united in marriage to Marian P. (Jones) Zillmer on Oct. 21, 1951, in Bremen.

Zillmer is survived by his wife: Marian Zillmer; daughter: Sue (Mark) Zillmer-White, Roswell, Ga.; son: Larry Zillmer, Bremen; two grandchildren: Zachary and Austin White, Roswell; Ga.; Sister: Martha (Wayne) Dinkeldein, Nappanee; brother: Bill (Lois) Zillmer, Mishawaka; sister-inlaw: Donna Zillmer; Fort Meyers, Fla.; brother-in-law: Leroy Heckaman, Bourbon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Cathy Zillmer; sister: Margie Heckaman; and brother: Norman Zillmer.

Wayne Zillmer was a lifelong resident and served honorably in the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of a grain farm and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

Friends may visit with the family from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, prior to funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. at the Palmer Funeral Home- Lakeville, located at 314 S. Michigan St., Lakeville.

Contributions in memory of Wayne J. Zillmer may be offered to Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Road, Mishawaka. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.