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John Celmer Obituary

CELMER - John David 58, of Cumming, GA died on June 20, 2008 at his home. He is the son of Elizabeth Celmer of Buffalo, NY and the late Dr. Emil Celmer. John is also survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Sue Celmer of Cumming, GA; sons, Paul (Lisa) Sciandra of Cumming, GA, and Joe (Kim) Sciandra of Cumming, GA; daughter, Tammy (Jim) Kuhs of Plano, TX; brother, Mark (Leslie) Celmer of Buffalo, NY; sisters, Beverly (Tim) David of Denver, CO, and Cheryl (Andy) Jacobs of Martinsburg, WVA; grandchildren, Rebecca, Marc, Ashley, Sarah, Brooke, Gabrielle, Hunter and Giada; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Mr. Celmer will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 5, 2008 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Pastor Chad Ward will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of John David Celmer to the Mountain Lake Community Church Mission Fund, 3105 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA 30040. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by MCDONALD AND SON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 24, 2008.

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Brian Kerr

July 4, 2008

Betty and Celmer Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. He is now in heaven enjoying company with his dad and mine, Barney.
Love, Brian and Cindy Kerr

James Allen

July 2, 2008

Rest in Peace, John

Patti, Nelson & Lauren Civello

June 29, 2008

Our condolances, Tammy and family, on John's passing.

Dave & Caroyln Moore

June 24, 2008

Mark, very sorry for the loss of your brother, our prayers go out for you and your family.

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