Frederic (“Freddy”) Henry Reimer was born November 29, 1940 in Waverly, MN to Frederic Anthony and Lorraine (Mahlstedt) Reimer. He grew up on the family farm in Howard Lake, MN. Frederic proudly served the Wright County Sheriff’s Department for over 50 years from 1964, initially on the Reserve Unit, until he retired for the final time in 2016 in the Civil Park Patrol Unit. He also worked for the Buffalo Block Company and later Anchor Block Company. Frederic enjoyed wood working, family ancestry, and feeding his birds. He was very active in his church.
Frederic passed away at his home in Montrose, MN on July 18, 2019 at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his children, John (Son Hui) Reimer, Julie (Randy) Latzig, Jody (Jim) Churchill, Jennifer (Rob) Bliven, Jeff (Charlotte) Reimer; step children, Lori Schmidt, Rick Anderson, Lisa Anderson, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Frederic was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie, brother Phillip Reimer, and sister Linda Zabel.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 5-7 with 7:00 PM prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Maple Lake, MN with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com