I worked for Cherie at the USDA while I was in college at Iowa State. I cannot express the gratitude for her patience, understanding, and knowledge she gave to us all. I remember helping her move into her last residence and just the utter joy she put into everything she did. She put a lot of trust in me and gave me opportunities too numerous to mention, as well as showing me how to apply what I had learned. I promised I would always return to pay my respects. I am sorry I did not keep in better contact with her and had heard of her passing only after the fact.
I am forever in your debt, as you have helped shape the Microbiologist I am today. Godspeed my mentor and friend; I hold you in my heart on the daily.

Cherie exuded enthusiasm for microbiology. I enjoyed her excitement at ventures into new techniques and new questions that would let her probe deeper into the microbial world. I will miss her expertise and insights, as well as the joy she shared.

Cherie was my dearest friend. She had a kind generous and gentle soul. I am a better person for having her in my life for the past 14 years. I will miss that smile everyday.

To the extended Ziemer family,

Cherie was a valued friend and colleague over many years; and remembered fondly by my family after her visit here to Australia some years ago. Please accept our condolences at this time, and I look forward to having a chance to celebrate her life with my mates there in Iowa and elsewhere, on my next visit to the USA.

Cherie was a great Gamma Phi Beta sister at UW PLATTEVILLE. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her when attending there!

I had the pleasure of knowing Cherie while she was working on her graduate program at Penn State and meeting up with her at many conferences throughout the years. I loved Cherie's wonderful outlook on life, her quick wit, and her ability to ask great research questions!
She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies and prayers go to her family.

This is so sad. I met Cherie in 1999 while attending training for new ARS scientists. We went for a walk every day when the sessions were over. I thoroughly enjoyed her quick wit and sense of humor.

I had the opportunity to work with Cherie on the AACRAC committee. She was fun and great to work with. She will be missed

Words cannot express how much Cherie meant to us. Her love for children was one of a kind. We will miss her, especially the boys.

To the Ziemer Family; I am so sorry to hear about Cherie. My thoughts are with you.

She will always be remembered with love.