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Herbert Nelson "Herb" Brehmer

Herbert Nelson "Herb" Brehmer obituary, Bath, MI

Herbert Brehmer Obituary

Herbert "Herb" Nelson Brehmer Bath Age 75, passed away April 24, 2010. He was born October 2, 1934 in Traverse City, MI to Herbert H. and Agda D. (Nelson). Herb graduated from Suttons Bay High School followed by Michigan State University where he earned a degree for Civil Engineering. He retired after 35 years service with the Michigan Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rosalyn Adams. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sharon; sisters, Leila (Owen) Bahle and Ethel Rushmore; children, Craig Brehmer of Durand and Amy Holmes of Lansing; grandchildren, Eric Holmes and Gayle Holmes; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI, followed by a Graveside Service at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI with Pastor Richard A. Moe officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 E. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. On line condolences may be made to www.gorslineruncimandewitt.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 26, 2010.

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Terry & Char Smith

May 3, 2010

Dear Sharon & Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. May you be lifted by the many fond memories of your partner and father. He will be missed but not forgotten. We pray God will shower you with His love at this most difficult time.

In His love,

Jim Holzbach

April 29, 2010

Sharon you have my sincere condolance.I will always remember the good times we had while at MSU,surveying camp,Phillips Hall and a couple of trips to Suttons Bay To meet his family.

Sally Hughes-Bartos

April 28, 2010

I am so sorry about your loss. I think of the old times in the neighborhood affectionately and often and hope that every child has the kind of friends and fun that we did.

Lori Schumacher

April 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. May god bless you and comfort you in the upcoming months with this void in the family. Thinking of all of you.

Kim Miller

April 26, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Connie O'Brien

April 26, 2010

Craig and Family,
Mr. Brehmer sure put up a fight, but is in a much better place now. My deepest sympathy for your loss and for the void it will create in your lives. My heart goes out to each of you that are suffering from his departure.

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