Mr Fred Donald Gillmer Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Fred Donald Gillmer, Jr., age 87, passed away Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019. Fred was born June 26, 1932 to Fred and Gayle (Render) Gillmer Sr. in Chicago, IL. Fred served his country in the U.S. Army. On April 5, 1952, he married the former Ann B. Larson at The Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Kent City and she survives him. Fred was a U.S. Postal Carrier for over 30 years and previously had been the owner/operator of Gillmer’s Standard Service in Casnovia. Fred and Ann loved to travel, especially to Gulf Shores, Alabama. They also enjoyed square dancing and playing cards. They were longtime members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. In addition to Ann, his wife of 67 years, Fred is survived by his children, Yvonne (Bob) Hoffman, Yvette (Rick) Wallenstein, Annette (Larry) Cole and Rex (Elizabeth) Gillmer; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marlene Tiede and Adrienne Shidler. A CELEBRATION OF FRED’S LIFE will be held next summer. Memorial Contributions may be made to Spectrum Hospice or Mamrelund Lutheran Church of Kent City. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442, 231-726-5210. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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