Robert Henry Remmes 1920 - 1990

REMMES, KRUTCHER, WELLNER, WIMMER, JONES

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Robert Henry Remmes was born the son of Henry and Mary Krutcher Remmes bruary 14, 1920 in rural Crawford County near Charter Oak, Iowa and died September 5, 1990 at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 70 years. As a young boy, Robert began his education in a rural school near his home. He then attended the St. Boniface Catholic School and subsequently graduated from Charter Oak High School in .

After completing his education, Robert moved to California where he worked as a structural steel worker until when he entered the service. While serving his country in World War II, Robert participated in the invasion of Normandy and Rhineland and was decorated with the Purple Heart for injuries received in battle. He was a recipient of the EAME Theater Ribbon with two battle stars, and additionally received the Good Conduct Medal. At the time of his discharge in 1945, he had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. After completion of his military responsibilities, he returned to Charter Oak where he became involved with his brother in the Remmes Recreational Company. He later worked for the Charter Oak Grain Company until 1965.

Robert was united in marriage to Esther Wellner May 18, 1963 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak. Their union together was blessed with two children. Shortly after their marriage, Robert became the postmaster in Charter Oak, a position he held until his retirement in 1988. Throughout his life, he was active in recreational sports such as softball, baseball, which he umpired, and bowling. He had an affection for children which was evidenced by his acting as Santa Claus for the children in the community.

He was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Charter Oak, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Homer Hall Post 66 of Charter Oak, the VFW of Ute, the Charter Oak Community Club and Commercial Club.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one in infancy, Joseph and Ben and one sister, Clara Wellner.

Survivors include his wife Esther, his children: Kevin Remmes of Charter Oak and Lynn Remmes of Omaha, Nebraska and a friend Nicolae Roddy of Iowa City; one brother, Charles Remmes and his wife Phyllis of Lemon Grove, California; two sisters: Lucille Wimmer of Salem, Oregon and Ann and her husband B.G. Jones of Auburn, California. Also surviving is one sister-in-law, Margaret Remmes of Charter Oak.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 8, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at Charter Oak. Celebrants for the Mass were Fr. William Wingert, Fr. Richard Remmes and Fr. Eugene Walding. A prayer service was held on Friday evening at the Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak. Mrs. Mary Daniel was organist and James Jurgens was soloist for the services. Serving as pallbearers were Dean Berens, Steven Langholdt, Tony Schmeider, Blaine Schwingdorf, Gary Wellner and Ronald Wellner. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Walter A. Huebner and Sons Funeral Service in Charter Oak.

Transcribed by: Thomas Kruse