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Elmer Widmer Obituary
Elmer Widmer, 88, of Kent, passed away November 19, 2014. Elmer was born in Doylestown, Ohio on October 29, 1926 to the late Charles and Ruth Widmer.
He served in the Army National Guard for three years. Elmer retired from Ohio Edison in 1988 after 40 years and three months. He was a member of the Water Street Church of the Brethren. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports on TV and golfing, bowling and family events.
In addition to his parents; Elmer was preceded in death by his son, Larry Widmer. He is survived by wife, Dorothy Widmer; sons, Chuck (Deborah) Widmer, and David (Cindy) Widmer; daughter, Ruth Ann Widmer; step-son, Warren (Judy) Setree; step-daughter, Rebecca (Les) Russell, step-son, Keith Setree, step-son, Wesley (Jackie) Setree, step-son, Kenneth Setree, step-daughter, Karen (Gillie) Capps, step-daughter, Rachel Setree, and step-son, Kevin (Yen) Setree; and a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Water Street Church of the Brethren, 1541 Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240. In honoring Elmer's wishes he has been cremated. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Water Street Church of the Brethren. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
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Rachel Setree
December 2, 2014
Thank you to the best Step Dad ever, thank you for taking such good care of my Mother during your 31 years of marriage to her. I will take it from here, and give her the love and care that you have allways given her.
I love you and will miss you...
Rachel
Kelly Withrow
November 30, 2014
Oh my dear old buddy... I have such fine memories of you and Dottie. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I will see you again one day my friend
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
November 30, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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