Christian Zimmerman

On April 14, 1940, Zimmermann was born in Shasi, Hubei Province, China. Zimmermann's parents were Lutheran missionaries in China. Zimmermann has a sister, Katharine. == Education ==

Zimmermann attended Boise State University and Iowa State University. In 1980, Zimmermann earned a master of divinity degree from Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri. In 1985, Zimmermann earned a degree from National Defense University. == Career ==

In military, in 1959, Zimmermann served as an officer and a pilot in the US Air Force and Air National Guard and Reserve, until 1989. Zimmermann is a lieutenant colonel. In 1968, Zimmermann became a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines, until his retirement in May 1995. In November 1985, Zimmermann became the author of Hostage in a Hostage World: Hope Aboard Hijacked TWA 847. In May 1995, Zimmermann became a city council member of Cascade, Idaho, and became council president. On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Zimmermann won the election unopposed and continued serving District 8, seat A. In April 2014, at age 74, Zimmermann became a pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Ontario, Oregon. == Awards ==

• 1986 Silver Medillion award, presented by Boise State University == Personal life ==

Zimmermann's wife is Melvia Kahale. They have three children. Zimmermann and his family live in Eagle, Idaho. == See also ==