Shimson (Shimshon) Zimering
Resolution in Memoriam:
The Board of Trustees of The Ohio State University expresses its sorrow upon the death on September 6, 1995 of Shimson Zimering, Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics.
Professor Zimering was a graduate of the University of Geneva; he earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Brussels and did postdoctoral research at Harvard University.
Professor Zimering did significant research in physics, in applied mathematics, and in classical mathematical analysis, and published numerous articles in all three fields. Dr. Zimering joined the Mathematics Department of The Ohio State University in 1968, and remained in that department until his retirement in June 1995.
Professor Zimering was a dedicated teacher. His students recognized his sincere commitment to their education, filling his classes and referring to him affectionately as "Sam." He developed advanced courses to share his special insights with them. He was several times a finalist for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
On behalf of the University, the Board of Trustees expresses to the family of Professor Zimering its deep sympathy and sense of understanding in their loss. It was directed that this resolution be inscribed upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees and that a copy be tendered to the family as an expression of the Board's heartfelt sympathy.
The following obituary appeared in the Columbus Dispatch September 8, 1995.
ZIMERING
Shimson Zimering of Columbus. Preceded in death by sister, Hannah Zimering. Survived by wife, Luci; son, Bob of Paris, France, Rich of Calif.; sisters, Sarah Djalovski and Shula Luntz of Israel; nieces and nephews. Mr. Zimering was a professor of Mathematics and Physics at The Ohio State University, and was beloved by his students for over 29 years. Funeral Service 3 p.m. Sunday at the THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. Rabbi Carnie Rose officiating. Memorials preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel. Interment New Tifereth Cemetery.