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John Bremmer Obituary

John J. Bremmer, Jr., 90, of Allentown passed away April 8, 2017 in the Devon House, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Nancy E. (Griffiths) Bremmer. John was a supervisor in the employee benefits department at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 33 years until retiring in 1983. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late John J. Bremmer, Sr. and the late Stella (Searle) Bremmer. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. A volunteer at the church, he served as an usher. John was a Navy Veteran of WWII and Korea. Survivors: Son: David E. Bremmer of Macungie, Sister: Jeanette M. Keim of Bethlehem and a Granddaughter: Heather S. wife of Kevin L. Bednar of Blandon, PA. He was predeceased by his Wife: Nancy E. Bremmer and a Grandson: Hunter D. Bremmer. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 10 A.M. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. Call Wednesday, from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. in the Church. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe, PA. Arrangements by the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. www.jsburkholder.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's memory to Dream Come True P.O. Box 21167, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 11, 2017.

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Jan Waller

April 14, 2017

I am so sorry to read of John's passing. My condolences to his family and friends. John loved his family and his roses. I first met John when I moved in to the neighborhood 13 years ago. We often chatted at his rose garden. I think it was his nature therapy when his beloved wife passed away. He grieved for her and definitely missed her cooking. He was lost for a while and then he perked up . Many times he would be out walking, picking up litter along the way. Tending his flowers and hanging laundry. I've missed him and our conversations. You are missed John.

April 12, 2017

I know my father would have wanted me to send condolences to the family of his former BSC co-worker and friend. He thought very highly of your Dad and looked forward to the luncheons they shared with Al & Kermie to celebrate their birthdays. He is at rest now and you can celebrate the love he had for all his family and friends.
Daughter of Richard Curry

April 12, 2017

Dave,
We were just speaking about your Dad, and how we miss seeing him at Mass on Sunday mornings. We hope he is at peace and you are able to find comfort in the memories you shared. Knowing your parents are together again hopefully will ease this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathies.
Tim & Jean Rooney

Nancy Jones-McClarin

April 11, 2017

My sympathy to the Bremmer Family. I pray
they receive the peace that only God can give us! I worked with John at the BSCo.
until 1961 and unfortunately we never kept
in touch. He was a gentleman in all way!
I think he and I are the only two left from
that Employment Office. God Bless

Nancy Jones McClarin

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