Mike Zimmer's father passes away

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Mike Zimmer's father passes away

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Condolences and thoughts with the family.
@BradBiggs Longtime Lockport High FB coach Bill Zimmer, the father of #Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, passed away last night. Condolences to the family.
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R.I.P.

From what I can tell, Zimmer loved his dad dearly.. Poor guy

Hopefully he went well.
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very unfortunate, glad he got a chance to spend some time with his father before he passed. some busy people miss out on that opportunity.
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Sorry for Zimmer, best wishes for the family...
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Zim has had a rough go of it recently. His wife not too long ago and his dad. Thoughts and prayers.
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Prayers for Zimmer and his family :-(

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Things like this can linger too.. its almost impossible to know how it can effect a person..
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I feel bad for him and hope he feels peace as much as possible.
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Wow that's too bad. Prayers for Zim!!
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Condolences to the family...

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Poor Zimmers.
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