Harry Donald "Bim" Wimer

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Harry Wimer Obituary

Harry Donald 'Bim' Wimer
Harry Donald "Bim" Wimer, 75, of Butler passed away at 2 a.m. Saturday at the Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.
He was born Jan. 2, 1937, in Butler to the late Donald Cline Wimer and Martha (Kirkpatrick) Wimer.
Mr. Wimer was a graduate of Butler High School and attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., receiving a bachelor of arts degree. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving at Fort Riley, Kan., Fort Knox, Ky., Sam Houston, Texas, and OCS at Fort Sill, Okla.
He was a retired contractor from the John F. Casey Co. and the Dravo Corp., both in Pittsburgh. Mr. Wimer was the owner of Harry D. Wimer Co. of Butler.
He was a member of the Hill United Presbyterian Church and an officer, director and past chairman of the board at North Side Cemetery for many years. Mr. Wimer was a 50 year member of the Butler Lodge 272 Free and Accepted Masons and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Allegheny College.
He also was the first state master councilor from the Lorraine Chapter, Order of DeMolay. He continued to serve the Lorraine Chapter as chairman of the advisory council and worked at and contributed equipment for the annual fundraisers. Bim coordinated and supervised the work of the vendors and volunteers who built the Masonic Community Shelter at Alameda Park. He enjoyed hunting.
Mr. Wimer is survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
WIMER - Friends of Harry Donald "Bim" Wimer, who passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Clark Sawyer of the Hill United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will take place in the North Side Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Restricted Fund of North Side Cemetery, 1002 N. Main St., Butler, PA 16001, or to VA Butler Healthcare, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001.
Officers and members of Butler Lodge 272 Free and Accepted Masons will conduct Masonic services at 6:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Wimer

9 Entries

Ed Black

December 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of Bim's passing. I have known Bim all of my life. We grew up together on Oak St. The last time I saw Bim he joked about reviving a touch football game. I doubt that many are aware tht Bim was a nationally ranked small bore rifle marksman. One of his many accomplishments in life. I'm glad I was privileged to know him.

Jack & Jackie Chiprean

November 14, 2012

Did not know "Bim" well until later years but found him to be a good freind and always enjoyed his soft,quiet humor.God bless you .

Val & Carolyn Frye

November 10, 2012

Dear Family Members and Friends,

Our deepest sympathy to you all. We knew "Bim" from the Butler Dialysis Center. He was a very friendly and kind man! May God Bless You All in your time of sorrow! Caring thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Matt Pugh

November 10, 2012

So sad to hear the news that Bim has passed away. I worked landscaping jobs for Bim throughout my high school and college years and came to know him as a great friend, neighbor, and mentor. I hope that his family finds peace in the memories they have shared with him and that his spirit lives on within those he knew. RIP Bim! You will be missed...

November 6, 2012

We were friends, fraternity brothers and Allegheny alums together. Over 50 years of friendship. Jill thought the world of him. Rest in Peace, Bim.
Jack and Jill Hazlett

Bobby ODonnell

November 5, 2012

I am so sad to hear that Bim has passed. I did not realize it when I was young, but he played a part in forming the person I am today. I have shared so many stories with my wife about growing up with Bim. He was an extension of our family and I will truly miss him. Bim was so kind and caring to the people he interacted with. Bim had a unique passion for helping others. It was an everyday goal for him. Even in slow times, he would keep his men employed with tasks that yielded no profit. We would wash trucks, cut grass, trim brush or complete maintenance items that didn't need to be completed - even at other people's properties - just so that we would remain employed and that others in need would be assisted. Bim always provided me with advice about life and good work ethics, that only until later in life, did I realize the true value of. I will always treasure the kindness that Bim provided to all and I am touched that I had a chance to visit with him earlier this year while I was in Butler and smile about our recollection of the old days.

November 5, 2012

I am devastated. Bim was such a kind friend. We had such a good friendship over these 60 odd years. God bless his soul and hope he is happily resting in heaven.
Lucy

Michael/ Dee Dee Newcaster

November 5, 2012

May we express our deepest sympathy to the families of "Bim" We grew up with him near
Oak Street in Butler & he was one of the nicest neighbors we ever had. He was kind, considerate & a true friend who will be remembered by all of us who had the fortune to know him.

Dick and Chris Powers

November 5, 2012

Our thoughts and memories are with a longtime friend and fellow Allegheny alum.

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