July 22 1940 February 4 2020
Wayne Bremer, age 79, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Avera McKennan Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Township, Ocheyedan, Iowa. Rev. Richard Milbrandt officiating. Burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Andringa Funeral Chapel in Ocheyedan. Wayne Allen Bremer was born on July 22, 1940 in Worthington, Minnesota. He was the son of Albert and Margaret (Hartwig) Bremer of Ocheyedan, Iowa. Wayne was baptized August 25, 1940 and confirmed April 11, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa. He was a life member at Zion and active in his church as a Sunday School Teacher, Adult Bible Study Leader, and he held various offices within the congregation. Wayne began his education at Lone Star School, then at Ocheyedan Public and at Zion Lutheran. He graduated from Ocheyedan High School in May of 1958. Wayne attended Agriculture College in Brookings, South Dakota for two years, graduating in 1960. He worked for area farmers before taking over his father’s farm in 1963. Wayne met Bonitta “Bonnie” Christopherson at Zion Lutheran School when Bonnie taught there. They were united in marriage on June 16, 1963 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, South Dakota. To this union two children were born, Nathan and Valerie. In addition to farming, Wayne worked at Sather’s from 1978 to 1982 and at Northern Iowa Die Cast from 1993 to 2005. In 2015, Wayne and Bonnie retired and moved to Sibley, Iowa where Wayne was involved in the Historical Society. Wayne enjoyed reading, especially local area history involving the church and community. He also collected coins, stamps and toy farm equipment, for 45 years. He passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Avera McKennan Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Bremer of Sibley, IA; one son, Nathan Bremer of Paullina, IA; one daughter, Valerie Bremer of Grafton, WI; one sister, Verna (Ted) Cash of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-law, Betty (Carl) Brooks of Wilhoit, AZ, four nephews and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Belva. In Loving Memory Of Wayne Bremer Born: July 22, 1940 Passed Away: February 4, 2020 Age: 79 years, 6 months and 13 days FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Township, Ocheyedan, Iowa Family Prayer Service at 10:15 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Richard Milbrandt MUSIC Organist: Marilee Grimes Congregational Songs “Jesus Sinners Doth Receive” # 609 “Jesus, Lead Thou On” # 718 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” # 461 “The Lord’s My Shepherd” # 710 CASKET BEARERS Jeff Kleve Kyle Grimes Greg Leckband Eric Bremer Tyler Bremer John Schmidt INTERMENT Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Horton Township, Ocheyedan, Iowa Following interment, the family invites all for fellowship and lunch at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY Andringa Funeral Home Larry R. Andringa, Funeral Director
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne Bremer July 22 1940 February 4 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Sheldon, state: Iowa