Carl Lloyd Bremer, 85, of Smithton, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.
Lloyd was born on July 28, 1933 at his home in Florence, MO, eldest son of Carl Wilbur and Zelma Lillian (Houchen) Bremer. He was united in marriage to Bessie Ellen Hoard on April 17, 1959 at the bride’s home in Green Ridge, MO.
Lloyd went to grade school at Black Jack School and then later to Stover High School. He was confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Florence. Lloyd honorably served in the United States Army from 1953 – 1955, being stationed in Korea and Japan. He returned home to work as a dairy farmer with his dad. Lloyd was a loving, caring son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, good friend and neighbor. He loved working, visiting, traveling, camping, and attending Country Music Shows and Fiddle Contests, but most of all he cherished his family and friends and thanked God for his blessings.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ellen, of the home; three daughters, Deana Lori Hancock (Mike), Angela Diane Stonum (Kevin), Michele Lynne Paris (Kevin); seven grandchildren, Reid Michael Stonum (Britt), Dillon Cole Stonum, Seth Mathew Stonum, Sydney Elizabeth Hancock, Cassey Leigh Hancock, Caleb Michael Hancock, Logan Tayler Paris (Allegra); one great-grandson, Cal Creighton Stonum; three brothers, Robert (Norma), Darrell and Keith Bremer; nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2019, at Heckart Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Page officiating.
His grandchildren will have the honor of lovingly serving as his casket bearers.
Burial will be in St. John’s U.C.C. Cemetery in Florence, MO, with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2591 and the United States Army.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday, April 8
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Memorials are suggested to the St. John’s U.C.C. Cemetery in Florence or Donor’s Choice.