Reimer John L. (1909-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Mar 18 p. 29

Birth date: 1909 Jun 24

text of obituary:

JOHN L. REIMER

John L. Reimer died Jan. 12. He was born June 24, 1909 in Blu- menort, Sagradovka, Ukraine. The family moved to Sergavka, then to Millerovo and later to Osterwick, Chortitza Colony. In 1923 the family immi- grated to Herbert, Sask. He worked on a farm. His father was killed by lightning. John had to run the farm and continue working for others. He married Katie Klassen Dec . 21, 1930. They moved to Altona, Man. where he learned black- smithing and welding, returning to Main Centre, Sask. to go into business with his fa- ther-in-Iaw. In 1940 they moved to Yarrow, buying the blacksmith shop. Later they be- came rural mail delivery postal contractors. After retiring they moved to Abbotsford, joining Clearbrook MB Church. He lived a full, eventful life. The Lord was his constant guide. Predeceased by Katie Dec. 9, 2000, he is mourned by daughters Lou Isaak, Alita Neufeldt; sons John, Frank, Vern and Jim; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 17 in Clearbrook MB Church with Jay Neufeld ministering.