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Harold Rimel Obituary

Rimel, Harold "Roger"

Harold "Roger" "PeeWee" Rimel, 68, of Oakfield, took up residence in Heaven, compliments of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at St. Agnes Hospital, where he was a patient since September 11, 2012.

He was born on August 9, 1944, in Fond du Lac, a son of Harold F. and Dolores E. Patt Zubrod.

Roger graduated from Horace Mann High School, North Fond du Lac, in 1962.

On June 27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Susan M. Candlish.

Roger was a disabled retired firefighter, Local 400, Fond du Lac.

He was a member of Oakfield United Methodist Church and a lifelong member of the North Fond du Lac Archery Club, Mt. Morris. Roger was an avid sportsman and fisherman and loved to be out on the water fishing with his special fishing buds, Harvey Mincey, Carla Miller, and son-in-law, Christopher Bass.

He is survived by his loving wife, Suzie "Tootzee"; three daughters: Dawn (Christopher) Bass of Fond du Lac, Shawn (Raymond) Beebe of Fond du Lac, and Yvawn (Cole) Patterson of Boerne, TX; 11 grandchildren: Robyn, Nicole and Kristen Retzleff, Brittany, Nicholas and Karissa Beebe, Susan and Billy Kendrick, Harlee Adkins and Isabella and Coleton Patterson; three stepgrandchildren: Summer Berg, Krystle Boden, and Timothy (Amanda) Hole; six great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. Roger is further survived by a sister, Donna (Rev. Bud) Wilburn of Mt. Ida, AR, and two "grand puppies".

He was preceded in death by his parents; two stepfathers: Elmer Rimel and Lester Doering;

a half-brother, Charles Rimel and three grandchildren: Brandon Beebe and two Angels.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Oakfield United Methodist Church, 220 Main Street, Oakfield, with Rev. Jim Droste officiating, followed by a time of fellowship.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday at church from noon until the time of service.

A private family committal will be in Rienzi Cemetery.

Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.machfuneralchapel.com.

Roger's final gift of selflessness was given in the form of being an organ/tissue donor.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Nov. 23, 2012.
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Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

This candle is for you Dad, to keep your spirit lit.

Love you and Miss you....

Dawn Bass

November 30, 2012

SUE, SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT ROGER. I WAS SHOCKED. I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR ALL. YOU TAKE CARE AND YOU KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. HE MUST HAVE BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE BECAUSE HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. BLESSING TO ALL. I AM STILL SHOCKED. I WILL MISS HIM ALSO...
A FRIEND SUE (TABBERT) GRAHL

November 28, 2012

sorry about your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. sorry i could attend i was out of town and didnt no until tuseday roger was truley loved and will be missed love lisa the transporter

lisa seltrecht

November 27, 2012

Sue you have our deepest sympathies, Roger will always be remembered.
Todd and Jean Reader

November 26, 2012

Mrs. Rimel and family my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May god be with you.

Dan Mafredas,

Dan Mafredas

November 25, 2012

Sue and family, my heart and prayers go out to you. It seems like just yesterday when i was dating dawn and we would go to your home after school. Roger was always so good to us. We will always have a warm place in our heart, for Roger and your family, love always john & allison ernest

john ernest

November 24, 2012

Irene Shady

November 24, 2012

Interesting times, and Great times when I was Roger's Lieutenant at Station #3. There never was a dull moment. I miss him!! Prayers and Sympathy Dave Liebelt

November 24, 2012

Sue and family Our deepest symphathy and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May god be with you. Freinds from Bob, Cele, Dawn, & BJ Ernest and Families.

November 24, 2012

Always a warm smile, firm handshake, and not a bashful bone in his body ... we will all miss him! My prayers and sympathy are with you. His old firehouse boss and friend!

Dave Flagstad

November 24, 2012

Sue and family we want to extend our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Roger. When i had your house listed for sale on Uneeda St. I got to know all of you. God Bless

Rocky & Shirley Tackett

November 23, 2012

Sue and Family You have my deepest sympathy and I will miss Roger and the fun we had mooning one another on Uneeda Street. Now everytime I see a full moon in the ski I will think of him and laugh!! Leona Ebert

November 23, 2012

We will miss Roger's warm smile and hugs. Thinking of your family often and lovingly. Denise & Mack Shaffer

November 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy Sue and your family at this sad time in your lives. He lived life to the fullest. May he rest in peace. Dee

November 23, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweetheart of husband. I met you two at Pick N Save when you would come in and shop every Monday & he would always say to me, "Honey, I'm home." He always had a story and a hug to share with me. You are in my thoughts and prayers as the world has lost another great person. God Bless your family.

Julie Bennett

November 23, 2012

Sue and family,
It was my honor to be part of your family at this time and to be able to take care of Roger. It never dawned on me, but my son used to deliver papers to your home and Roger would always give him a 5 dollar tip. I didn't realize that you lived there, but now it is all coming together. I also commented on how Roger reminded me of my father and when I read his obituary, I saw that he was born on the day my father was born. May God be with you at this time of loss. You are a beautiful family. Patty RN

Patty Walgenbach

November 23, 2012

Mrs. Rimel ,
So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. M
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I always remember the good times with Roger when you guys still lived on 11th St., in Fondy . Also, the times I ran into Roger at Fleet Farm and Pick and Save.

May he rest in peace!
Dick Burger

November 23, 2012

Susie...my deepest sympathy to you and your family. What a spirt of life Pee Wee was, always so friendly and caring; and I hardly knew you two real well. Thinking of you.

Mary Kay (Wettstein) Beau

November 23, 2012

Susan and Girls. Mary & I are so sorry to hear Roger passed on to a better life.He Will be greatly missed for he was a great friend who I will miss.

DuWayne& Mary Malthazor Sr.

November 23, 2012

grandpa will always be forever in our hearts, he will be greatly missed. May we all find peace on these hard times.

Nicole Retzleff

November 22, 2012

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to Sue and the family at the lost of Roger. He will always be with us in our hearts.

Carla & Bob

November 22, 2012

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