Gordon R. Reamer

1944 - 05

Gordon Raymond Reamer, 66, a lifelong resident of the Saxonburg/Sarver area, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, after a long illness. Born May 27, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of Raymond and Armeda(Rummel) Reamer. He was a 1963 graduate of Knoch High School and served with the Pa. National Guard. Gordon retired from Armco Steel. He was a member of the Thorn Creek United Methodist Church. Gordon enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, researching his family history and hunting. Surviving are his loving sons, Toby Reamer, of Saxonburg, and Tory Reamer, of Sarver; his two grandchildren, Rayanne and Hunter; his sister, Nancy (James) Daley, of Saxonburg; and his nephew and niece, Jim Daley and DeeDee Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Sammy; and a niece, Darlene Benson. Friends will be received from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the FOX FUNERAL HOME INC., 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. A brief memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Private burial will be held at St. Luke's Cemetery in Saxonburg. In lieu of flowers, in appreciation of their many acts of kindness and friendship throughout Gordon's illness, the family requests memorial donations to Parish Health Ministry, Holy Sepulcher Church, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002. www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.