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Omer Rimmer Obituary
Born May 1, 1926, in Jefferson City, Tenn., he was a Peninsula resident for many years. Bud was career Army and a veteran of WW II. He retired from Fort Monroe, Virginia, in 1969 with more than 25 years of service to his country. He also served in the U.S. Postal service for 20 years.
He is survived by daughters, Deborah R. Nelson of Newport News, Va., Kay A. Van Valkenburg of Williamsburg, Va.; granddaughter, Kelly Paige Van Valkenburg of Brooklyn, N.Y.; brother, William E. Rimmer of Knoxville, Tenn.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Colorado and North Dakota whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his father, Omer H. Rimmer Sr.; mother, Eliza Rimmer; beloved wife, Jewel Rimmer; son, Alan Rimmer; and brother, John Rimmer.
Daddy lived a long, full life and was proud to have served the country he loved so much and held so dear. He was awarded The Bronze Star for his bravery in the Battle of the Bulge during WW II. We salute you Dad and remember your life with pride. You were a good and loving father who always took care of us, and we will miss you; but we rejoice in knowing you are at peace now. Farewell and Godspeed to another member of The Greatest Generation.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, aides and staff of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center for the kindness and compassion shown to Dad during his final days.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Dad's memory to The American Diabetes Association or The American Heart Association.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. Funeral services will be at Riverdale Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 18. Burial with full military honors will follow at the National Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Omer Rimmer
Kay Rimmer Van Valkenburg
May 9, 2024
Dad:
It's been 15 years since you left us, and I miss you more than ever. I know you are in a much better place than those of us who are still here. You are now with Mom, Alan, and Debby. It won't be long now, and I will be reunited with all of you.
Your loving daughter,
Katy
Bonnie Mittelmaier
May 18, 2009
Debby, Kay, and Family,
So sorry for your loss, we just learned of this sorrowful event. May your memories comfort you always. Your father is now in the arms of heaven, peace be with him and with you,
Bonnie & Alley Mittelmaier
Lois and Rich Hazzard
May 18, 2009
Dear Kay, Kelly, and Debbie, Your Dad was such a great Dad and Grandad. He loved all his girls very much. Kay, I will always remember him calling you every night and ending your conversation saying "I love you". I know you will all miss him deeply, but he is in a far better place at peace with your Mom looking down on you. We will miss him too.
Kitty Hetteroth
May 17, 2009
Kay, Kelly and Deb: Your loss is very great but the memories are better. Being a friend of Kay's and Kelly, he made me feel like I was part of your family. He was an honorable man and you can see that in Kay, Kelly and Deb. My love and prayers are with you. Kay, thank you so much for the times I was part of family events and especially being there when the proud Grandparents let me share in the joy of their special little Kelly. Rest in peace Mr. Rimmer, and thank you.
D. Luis Otero
May 16, 2009
Dad and Mom Rimmer, I have missed you deeply. You both created a wonderful family and maintained an open-door household in which countless young persons felt warmly welcome; I among those.
Dad, you were an American hero. I know you are now in your well-deserved reward, reunited with your beautiful Jewel. Your memory will endure on Earth, while your love will endure eternally.
Janis Muske
May 15, 2009
Uncle Bud was a special uncle. He was such a family man and loved his family a lot. But now he is not suffering and is with his wonderful Judy as well as my parents and Aunt Bee.
He WILL be missed.
Betty Carneal
May 15, 2009
You both were so good to your Dad. I know you will miss him, keep those good memories with you. Kay, sorry I won't be there, but wanted you to know I am thinking of you and Kelly.
Debby Nelson
May 15, 2009
Daddy,
I sure am missing you. I was so blessed to have a good father and I always knew how much you loved us. Thsnk you again for your selfless service to God, country, and family. I'll miss our Sundays together but know that one day we'll be reunited. Rest well Dad - see you again one day.
Love always,
Deb
Russ Dail
May 15, 2009
Sorry to hear about Bud. I worked with him at the Post Office and often remember some of the good times we had. After retirement we kept in touch with emails. He often said how much he missed his wife and how much he loved his family. Sure will miss him.
Once again ,my condolences to your family.
Russ Dail
Anne Camden Church
May 15, 2009
Growing up, your parents' house was almost a second home for me. I remember how much Mr. Rimmer loved his daughters and how proud he was of them. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Clough
May 15, 2009
Tom Brokaw wrote in his 1998 book The Greatest Generation, "this is the greatest generation any society has produced." He argued that the men and women fought not for the fame and recognition, but because it was the right thing to do. When they came back they rebuilt America into a Superpower.
I never met “Bud” Rimmer … I knew him, however through his daughters and through his contributions to America. I, we, are beneficiaries of his patriotic lifestyle and the effects of his steadfast, sacrificial and procreant living. Thank you sir - indeed, may you now rest in peace.
Bill and Sayuri Vild
May 15, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Your Father was indeed a true friend,patriot and loved his family
Nancy and Jamie Brandenburg
May 15, 2009
Deb, Kay and Kelly, So sorry to hear about your Dad/Grandad. May you find strength and peace in your memories.
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