Harvey L. Zimmerle, age 85, formerly of Olney, passed away on June 13, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney, Illinois with military rites by the local veterans.
Colonel Zimmerle, a native of Olney, Illinois, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant via the PLC program, in June 1961, following his graduation from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois. Upon completion of the Basic School, in April 1962, he reported to the First Marine Division, FMF, for duty as a Platoon Commander, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines.
In September of 1962 he was transferred to Second Battalion, Fifth Marines where he served as a 106 Recoiless Rifle Platoon Commander, Executive Officer of Golf Company, and Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Company. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in December 1962.
During November 1963 he was ordered to First Service Battalion where he served as the Administrative Officer, Medium S

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