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Bernard Zeimetz Obituary

Zeimetz, Bernard Edward

Bernard Edward Zeimetz (Age 97)

On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Zeimetz; father of Kathryn Zeimetz, Diana Mulligan, Jeffrey Zeimetz, Jordene Chabuk, Marie Zeimetz, Scott Zeimetz and the late Bernard E. Zeimetz, Jr. "Buddy"; grandfather of Bill Mulligan, Katie Kaufman and Melodi Chabuk; great-grandfather of Mabel Kaufman and Lena Mulligan. Also survived by his brother, Terrence Zeimetz. Family will receive guests at St. John Neumann Church, 9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD, Friday, October 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In memory of his wife, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2022.

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John Neumann Church

9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD

Oct

14

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. John Neumann Church

9000 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD

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500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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