Calvin Louis "Buster" Zimmerman, 91, of Needville, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Richmond, TX.

Buster was born November 27, 1933, in Sugar Land, TX, the son of Louis Zimmerman and Lottie Gonyo and the sister of Dorthy Ann Wleczyk.

Buster graduated from Lamar High School, then went on to the University of Houston. He spent several years living in Havana, Cuba, where he taught rice farming to the farmers. His careers were expansive which included agricultural educator, car sales, travel agent, owner of the Z- Bar, rancher, horticulturist, and a master gardener specializing in orchids. He also participated in many bowling leagues and tournaments across the United States.

Buster was married to Marcia Jean Karam for 39 years until her passing. Together they raised three children, Brian Zimmerman, Missy Barnum and Robert Barnum.

Buster and Shirley were married for 25 years increasing the family by adding four step daughters, Diana Tydlacka (Jimmy Nelson), Gayle Horak (James), Charlene Miller, and Vickie Maresh (Craig Zwahr). He had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, TX 77469.

Buster never met a stranger, had stories to share, and always walked away with a new friend. He made a deep impact on those that loved him and will be truly missed but never forgotten.

Memorial donations in Buster's memory may be directed to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at www.dementiasociety.org

Condolence messages may be written for the Zimmerman family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.