Dula Zimmer, 97, of Algoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 29 , 2012 at Bellin Hospital. The daughter of the late Melchoir and Annmaria (Clasen) Budde was born November 17, 1915 in Riceville, Iowa. In December of 1941, she married Urban Zimmer in Iowa. Dula and Urban lived in New York during WW II and she was one of the first welders assisting the War Effort. They lived in rural Algoma since 1963 and Dula spent many years in healthcare in Northeast Wisconsin, including six years at Hickory Grove Sanitarium. Urban preceded Dula in death in 1969. She was a member of the Door County Historical Society and loved antiques. Mrs. Zimmer was a faithful member of Holy Name Parish in Maplewood, where she was a member of the Altar Society. Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Urban, and her stepmother, Grace Baird Budde. Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church, Maplewood from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Monday, December 3, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Monday with Father Anthony Birdsell, officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary Cemetery, Greenleaf. RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere is in charge of arrangements. (920) 336-3171. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.