Fred Roy Zeimet, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:38 am September 3, 2020 at Green Tree Memory Care in Mount Vernon. He was born April 7, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Mildred (Powel) Zeimet. Fred married Wilma (Talley) Zeimet on June 3, 1970. They were blessed with nearly 47 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on May 22, 2017.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany, Illinois with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow.

Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request. Call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.