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Fred Bulmer Obituary
WASHINGTON - Fred B. Bulmer, 75, of Washington passed away at 8:58 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
He was born on June 8, 1943, in Detroit, MI, to Wilfred Samuel and Elaine Rimington Bulmer. He married Carolyn Kay Burgett in Vermont, IL, on June 14, 1964. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2016.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Arthur Johnson and Andy Bulmer; 2 sisters, Elaine Brown and Jeannette Johnston; and daughter-in-law, Sheila Bulmer.
Surviving are 2 sons, Todd (Renee) Bulmer and Brian Bulmer; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; 5 siblings, William (Sonia) Bulmer, Ernestine Conley, Emily (Paul) McKim, John (Melinda) Bulmer and Sally Atwater; sister-in-law, Peg Leeper; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred was a United States Navy veteran. He worked as a data processor at Caterpillar, Inc. before retiring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America or Central Illinois Lupus Society.
A funeral service for Fred will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, at Creve Coeur Christian Church, with Pastors Bill Holley and John Plunkett officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, with additional visitation 30 minutes before the service Friday at the church. Burial with military honors will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.
Fred's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Beverly Wysinger
April 8, 2019
May Fred be remembered for the wonderful person that he was. It was a pleasure to work with him at Caterpillar for many years.
May his family cherish his memory.
Edward Johnson
April 5, 2019
Emily, Paul & Family,
We are sad to read of Fred's passing. We hope your many happy memories will help you get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deep Sympathy,
Love,
Ed & Diana Johnson
Peoria, IL
Brad and Linda Bunker
April 2, 2019
Sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I remember Fred from Caterpillar. What a wonderful co-worker. Hard working and so kind. Our deepest sympathies for the family.
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