Charles Raymond Deemer 1913-2010

DEEMER, YOUNG, HUDDLESON, CRAWFORD, GEORGE, JOY, MILLER, RHUM, HYLAND

Posted By: Curtis (email)
Date: 3/22/2010 at 15:30:43

DEATH NOTICE:

(The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Iowa March 3, 2010)

DEEMER, 96, of Weldon, Iowa, died February 22, 2010 at Westview Acres in Leon.

Obituary -

(The Leon Journal-Reporter Leon, Iowa March 3, 2010)

CHARLES RAYMOND DEEMER ... Charles Raymond Deemer, age 96, of Weldon, Iowa, son of Charles M. and Olive [Sams] Deemer, was born December 30, 1913 in Madison County, Iowa and died February 22, 2010 at Westview Acres in Leon, Iowa.

Raymond grew up in the New Virginia, St. Charles, and Clarke County areas. He married Darlene Bonita Young on December 31, 1938 in Grand City, Missouri. To this union three children wee born: Gareth Duane, Charla Marlene, and Janeth Raye.

Raymond farmed near Weldon throughout his working years. He farmed with horses in his earlier years. Raymond's life was farming, and being a provider and care giver for his family.

Raymond and Darlene retired into Weldon in the Mid-1970's, and Raymond worked for son Gareth in his contracting business. Raymond liked walking uptown to visit, fixing things for people, and feeding the birds and squirrels. He was a generous man who helped others. Raymond enjoyed having his family around.

Raymond was a member of the Weldon United Methodist Church.

In recent years, Raymond and Darlene made their home in Leon.

Preceding Raymond in death were his parents; an infant brother; sisters Daisy Huddleson an Bertha Crawford; and stillborn twin granddaughters Alayne Lanette and Brianna Paige George.

Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Darlene Deemer, of Terrace Park in Leon; son Gareth Deemer and wife Connie of Weldon; daughters Charla Joy and husband Emett of LeRoy, Iowa and Jan George and husband Ted of Rockwell City, Iowa; 9 grandchildren: Duane Deemer and wife Vicki, Darla Miller, Carla Deemer, Boni Rhum and husband Rick, Bryan Joy and Laura, Belinda Hyland and husband Charles, Andrew George, Brendan George, and Niles George; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild; sister-in-law Geraldine Shaffer; and other relatives and friends.