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Walter Reimers Obituary
Walter H Reimers, of Danby, New York, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on April 9, 2017 at the age of 82. Walter was born in Hamburg, Germany on March 6th, 1935 and immigrated to New York City in 1955. He married Elizabeth Mauder in 1956 and later moved to Ithaca, New York. He was trained as a machine builder and worked at the NCR Corporation for 35 years. Walter honorably served in the US Army, then in the Army Reserves for over 20 years. He was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, and 'Opa', and is survived by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth, sons Ralph (Mary) and Carl, brothers Wolfgang and Alfred, and granddaughter Kirsten. He enjoyed golfing, boating, bowling, and doing projects at home and at church. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Honness Lane on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 East King Road, Ithaca, New York. Bangs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Timothy Streb
May 4, 2017
Deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of a true patriot. May he rest in eternal peace.
Cheryl Parente-Roggow
April 19, 2017
I served with MSG Reimers with the 98th Division. He was a solid leader and I enjoyed working with him. SFC Cheryl (Eiklor) Parente-Roggow (Retired). My heart goes out to his family for their loss.
Simon Reimers
April 18, 2017
Jean Sandquist
April 17, 2017
Mrs. Reimers, Carl, and Ralph, Mary and Kirsten.
I am so sorry to hear this news. You're all in my prayers. Sending hugs and love! May God bless you so much now and especially on the 22nd.
Bill Howell
April 14, 2017
I want Walter's family to know that in my 18 yrs at NCR, I never worked with a more positive and uplifting man. We loved to talk shop, as he ran our successful Machine Shop, and we shared many of our US Army active duty experiences. Men like him are too few & far between.
Donna D Menzies
April 13, 2017
Betty, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time
Donna D Menzies
Greer, SC
Dan Clark
April 13, 2017
Betty, Carl, Ralph, Mary & Kristen.......so sorry to hear of this. Walt was always a pal.....to me....and to everybody he talked to....with a joke, a jab or just a warm hand on the shoulder. I wish I were there to support you the way you supported us as Bobslipped away as well but my thoughts are with you from Asia
Gunter Weiss
April 11, 2017
Betty,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's blessings and love enrich you
deeply in the days ahead.
Gunter Weiss
Ithaca, NY
Bonita Hogben
April 11, 2017
Betty, Ralph, and Carl...
Your husband/Dad always greeted me with a smile and kind words as he spread sunshine all over Danby in his travels up and down the road.
Praying for comfort and strength for you in the coming days.
Rick Gravelding
April 11, 2017
My condolences to the Reimers family. Walt, once upon a time, was my landlord. He always had a smile, a pleasant word, and treated his tennents with respect. Walt was one of "The Good Guy's" that sometimes your lucky enough to meet on life's highway. I have not seen him in many years, but I have never forgotten him, or his kindness.
Rick Gravelding
Jim Moravec
April 11, 2017
My thoughts go out to the family. I was honored to serve with Walt in the 3rd Brigade. He was a good friend and outstanding soldier.
Debbie Howe
April 11, 2017
Walter will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. He was a true gentleman. Rest in peace my friend...
Linda Fetherbay
April 11, 2017
Betty, Carl and Ralph, I am so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I would occasionally meet up with Walt on my daily walks.. He was a man with a kind heart and full of entertaining stories and helpful advice. I will miss seeing him jaunting up Gunderman Road. Peace be with you, Walt.
Daniel Drew
April 11, 2017
Reimers Family, I served with Walt in the Army Reserves in Ithaca. He was a good man. Proud to have known him.
Ben Hogben
April 10, 2017
Betty, Ralph and Carl. Your father always had a kind word, and I appreciated his sense of humor. Peace to you and your family.
April 10, 2017
Betty and Family,
I am so sorry. I didn't know Walt had been ill. I very much enjoyed working with Walt at NCR and always enjoyed my visits with you and Walt at your house over the years. I will remember him in my prayers.
Mike Gera
Ithaca
Kristin Clark
April 10, 2017
Betty, Ralph, Carl, and Family - My heart breaks for you all. I will always remember Walt for his heart-felt concern for others, his hearty greetings, and his acceptance and support for me as a fellow Service member. While it may seem for right now the world may seem less bright without him in it, our memories of him will keep alive the light that he brought to it.
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