William Grimmer

Obituary of William Grimmer Lady Lake, Florida William V. Grimmer, 84, died Wednesday November 24, 2010 and Jeanne Freeman Grimmer, 87, died Saturday, November 27, 2010. Mr. Grimmer was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada; Mrs. Grimmer was born in Hackensack, New Jersey. They moved to Lady Lake in 1992 from Buffalo, New York. Mr. Grimmer was a WWII veteran of The Canadian Army, Mrs. Grimmer was a WWII veteran serving with The U.S. Marine Corp. They were members of The Community United Methodist Church in Fruitland Park; members of The Water Oak Veteran's Association; Mr. Grimmer was past president of The New York State Traveler's Association, Past Toast Master of The Water Oak Community Services Association, He was a storyteller, scorekeeper for The Water Oak Softball Program, Enjoyed Traveling and Dancing. Mrs. Grimmer belonged to the church's Circle of Joy Club and she was a Master Bridge player, she enjoyed board games, dancing and traveling. Mr. and Mrs. Grimmer's marriage was based on Laughter and Love. Survivors for Mr. Grimmer includes 3 Daughters, Penny Grimmer, Bainbridge Island, Washington, Bonice Bonar, Fremont, California, Jolene Hohenberger, Maryland, 1 Son, William V. Grimmer, Jr., Texas, 5 Grandchildren, Neptali Roman Chang-Grimmer, Robert Reed, Blair Reed, Erika Hohenberger & Kelsie Hohenberger. Survivors for Mrs. Grimmer include 3 sons: William T. (Louise) Freeman, Little Valley, New York, Douglas G. (Diane) Freeman, Cheektowaga, New York, Alan E. (Denise) Freeman, St. Augustine, Florida. 9 Grandchildren, Gail (Tony) Yamonaco, Gary Freeman, Lisa (Dave) Strok, Nathan (Jennifer) Freeman, Matthew (Sarla) Freeman, Geoffrey Freeman, Andrew Freeman, Lauren Freeman & Nicholas Freeman; 5 Great Grandchildren, Jordan Yamonaco, Alexa Yamonaco, Cooper Freeman, Jacob Freeman and Elianna Strok. A joint funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday December 1, 2010 at The Community United Methodist Church, Fruitland Park, Florida with Pastor Mike Fordham and Pastor Charlotte B. Lewis officiating. Visitation is scheduled 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday November 30, 2010 at The Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake Chapel with Full Military Honors scheduled at 4:30 pm under the direction of The Spring Hill Marine Corp League Honor Guard. Private graveside services are scheduled 11:00 am Saturday, December 4, 2010 at The White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst, New York. In lieu of flowers the Family requests contributions in the memory of Mr. & Mrs. Grimmer to The Villages Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Florida 32162. Funeral arrangements entrusted to The Beyer's Funeral Home & Crematory, Lady Lake/The Villages Chapel.