It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Klaus Zimmermann on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Annamaria (nee Falsetti). Proud father of Jason (Tanya), Vanessa and Dakota. Devoted Opa of Chaeli, Ayrton and Kal. Will be terribly missed by his brother, Harald (Kym), and his sister, Monica. Predeceased by his parents, Klaus (July 2024) and Luci (January 2005).
Klaus was born in Toronto on September 27th, 1960. The family moved to Frenchman's Bay, Pickering in 1964 and then to St. Catharines in 1973 when the family purchased St. Catharines Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche. Klaus worked at the dealership cleaning floors and washing cars from the age of 13. He developed a love for all things automotive and went on to attain his Technician’s License. To broaden his experience he worked at several dealerships in Calgary and Toronto before being coaxed back to the family dealership in 1985. He went on to manage the Service and Parts Departments at the family's Hyundai and Mazda Dealerships before coming back to VW and Audi as Service Manager. Klaus's hobbies included the building of 2 show cars and more recently he was concentrating on restoring his 38' Bayliner as a tribute to his father who had rebuilt the boat almost 20 years earlier. Klaus was absolutely dedicated to his family. His pride in them was always apparent. His easy going nature and down to earth mannerisms gained him countless friends. He will be sorely missed by many. He left us far too early - he made the world a brighter place. Until we meet again.
In honouring Klaus' wishes private family arrangements have already taken place. A celebration of life is being planned and details will be made available as soon as the dates are
finalized. Memorial donations to Heart & Stroke or The Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. https://donate.mytributegift.org/?cid=211aae2dacb2247df7907a18466dcf9971a80e571ca03a017f16338c11afa39f&fh=FRP-308918&fp=3089186b5c6c0632d102cc0b9fbb841d8e
Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca