Our Staff

Bill Zimmerman

Owner

Bill Zimmerman, an Elkhart native is the current owner of Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home and Waterman-Westbrook & Clouse Funeral Home is proud to be a U.S. Army Veteran. He is married to Annie Zimmerman and has been in the funeral industry for over 40 years. Bill enjoys bowling, spending time with his family and his 3 dogs. He is a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, serves as a chairman of the trustee’s, is a liturgist and he also helps run the sound system there. Bill is also on the Elkhart Historic and Cultural Preservation Commission, a member and trustee of the Elks Lodge # 425 and the Elcona County Club. Serving his local community is an honor.

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Terry and Karen Clouse

Former Owners

We are Terry and Karen Clouse. We are the former owners of Waterman Westbrook Clouse Funeral Home, from 1971-2005. Terry brings 45 years of experience as a funeral home director.

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Tara Cooper-Hatton

Funeral Director/Embalmer & Pre-need Couselor

Has been with the funeral home for several years and is a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer and is also a Licensed Pre-Arrangement Counselor. Married to Bryan Hatton they have 1 daughter and two beagles. She spends her free time with her family, camping, kayaking, and volunteering. Tara enjoys volunteering opportunities, helping in her community, and is a member of Elkhart Evening Optimist Club.

“ I couldn’t imagine doing anything else, helping others in their time of need is what life is truly about”.

~Tara Lea

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