Obituary: Roger F. Riemer

Roger F. Riemer, age 89, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.

Roger was born on December 2, 1934 on the home farm in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Martin & Margaret (Schroeder) Riemer.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1953.  Roger enlisted and served our country in the United States Army Airbourne Division in Special Unit.  On January 28, 1959, he married Delores “Blondie” Vosters at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before Delores preceded him in death on February 18, 2014.  Roger worked at a number of places throughout his life while also owned and operated a dairy farm.  He started his career at the Canning Company in Brillion, worked fill in at Tecumseh, picked up shifts at Kasson Cheese, but mostly worked at the Brillion Iron Works on the BMD Shaker in Plant 2.  Roger was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert and Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 of Little Chute.  Roger enjoyed Packer games, cutting wood, playing cards, planting fields, side construction jobs, and spending time with his “Blondie.”  He was very precise and would always point out when a field row wasn’t quite straight.  But most of all, Roger loved spending time with his family.

Roger is survived by his children:  Mary Kay (Bob) Rosin, Connie (Tom) Klotz, the late Sandy (Norb) Mangin, Sheri (Robert) Davidovich, Lynn (Troy) Stiefvater, Kelly (Sam) Schmitz, Tom (Kelly) Riemer, Mark (Michelle) Riemer, Kim (special friend Darrell Buss) Baer, Keith (Laura) Riemer, Joe Riemer, Mike (Rachel) Riemer; grandchildren: Nicole (fiance’ Dr. Christopher Cronsell) Rosin, Colette (Mark) Gage, Amber (Josh) Christensen, and Jason (Leeza) Rosin, Amanda (Brad) Bartosz, Brittany (Kevin) Skogg, Nicholas (Amber) Klotz, Maverick (Michelle) Klotz, and Jordan (fiancee’ Mada) Klotz, Brandon (Jenny) Mangin, Justin (Samantha) Mangin and Lauren (Bryce) Sanor, Dr. Ryan (Kenzie) Davidovich, Jared, Caleb, Gavin and Josie Stiefvater, Trevor and Shania Schmitz, Savanah (fiance’ Sam), Jaiden (fiance’ Paul), Kylie and Nevaeh Riemer, Dakotah, Kyle (fiancee’ Michelle) Yurek, Hunter and Kenley Riemer, Riley Baer, Kaitlyn Riemer, Ashlie (William) Cummings, Tyler (Stef), and Alexandria Riemer, Austin (Priscilla), Joshua, Andrew (Lydia), Brooklyn and Jacob Riemer; 29 great-grandchildren with two babies on the way; one brother: Douglas Riemer; one sister: Geraldine (Glen) Behnke; two sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law: Lillian (Robert) Tennessen and Joanie (Jerry) Ambrosius; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Martin and Margaret Riemer; his wife: Delores; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Peter and Minnie (Hermsen) Vosters; one daughter: Sandy Mangin; one great-granddaugher: Izzy Riemer; and in-laws: Jerome Vosters, Richard (Ruth) Vosters, baby twins: Urban and Evelyn Vosters, baby twins: Rita and Margaret Vosters, Dorothy Vosters, Ursula (Edward) Welhouse, Gordan and Urban Vosters, and Byron Meulemans.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael Betley.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 of Little Chute.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert.  A Prayer Service will conclude the Sunday visitation, led by Diane Wickersheim.  Visitation will continue on Monday morning, April 15, 2024 at church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Online condolences may be made.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Paul Elder Care Services for taking such compassionate care of Dad. 

The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family with arrangements.