Fredrick E. Memmer, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 31, 2015 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1939 in Findlay, OH to Lester and Dorothy (Zachrich) Memmer. He was a 1957 graduate of Holgate High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1962.
Fred married Lonnie M. Juillard on June 9, 1962 in Stryker, OH and she survives. He worked for Union Carbide/Eveready for over 35 years until he retired. He was a member of Grace Community Church where he volunteered on Boys Brigade, youth groups and helped with maintenance projects. Fred was very passionate about missions and took his family on a yearlong mission to Brazil. He was also a member of the Movers and Shakers Parkinson’s Support Group.
Fred is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Lonnie Memmer, Fremont; daughters, Gwen (Chris) Regas, Kansas City, MO and Sherri (Jim) Reynolds, Owasso, OK; sister, Sally (Dan) Schwab, Pingree Grove, IL; grandchildren, Amber Regas, Ashley and Brandon Reynolds.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Tuesday, January 5, 2016; 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 900 Smith Rd. with a visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer will officiate.
Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Stryker, OH on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
Memorials: Parkinson’s Foundation or Grace Community Church
Online condolences: www.whhfh.com
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Monica (Hampsher) Heath
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family…Monica (Hampsher) Heath 1650 Emmett Dr.
Noble Hollis
I’m so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I know the emotion of loss is strong but praise the Lord though for the completed work of Christ on the cross and the assurance of Fred’s acceptance of Christ. What a blessing to know that he is finally released from the bodily suffering of the curse of sin and free to rejoice in heaven with Christ.
Tina Lopez
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. He will always have a place in my heart from the memories of his deep walk with our Lord Jesus Christ. His race is finished and his crown is at the feet of our Savior, until I see you again Fred, rejoice with those who have gone before and are standing in the presence of our King.
Tom Weaver
With sincere sympathy to the Memmer family. I had the pleasure of working with Fred over thirty years ago while at Union Carbide. It was my first job out of college as an engineer. Being from Napoleon, and Fred from Holgate, seemed to enhance our working relationship. He left a lasting impression upon me. His patience in teaching and level of integrity is something I will always remember, value, and strive to achieve.
Tom Weaver
Napoleon, Ohio
Dorothy and Roger Palm
Dear Lonnie and family, we were so saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. His love and heart for missions was so great. His loss brings sadness to our hearts and joy at the same time knowing he is spending this new year in the throne room of our King. Also, we will never see, make or eat a peach pie and not have sweet memories of him. God comfort you as you go through this time of loss.
Roger and Dorothy Palm
Terry and Judy Griggs
Lonnie, Gwen and Sherri:
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing (but also rejoicing for we know he is in heaven with our Lord Jesus). We will be praying for your family.
Terry and Judy Griggs