Menno S. Gremmer, age 93, of Willard, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. He was born May 3, 1927 to the late Henry and Jennie (Newmeyer) Gremmer and had a sister, Helen Strauch and a brother, William Gremmer.
He married Florence Danhoff on August 20, 1946. She passed away July 14, 2010. They would have been married 64 years.
As a boy, he worked on the Vegetable Farms in Celeryville and worked with his Dad peddling vegetables to local farmers. After getting married, he worked at Fate-Root & Heath. Then he worked at Quanex in Shelby, Ohio, retiring after 30 years in 1978. In 1979, he worked at the Willard Country Club eventually becoming Greens Superintendent. He retired in 2008 after 29 years of service there.
He is a member of the Christian Alliance Church in Willard. He enjoyed baking bread and pies; fishing, taking rides with his dog, Saddie; gardening and time with family and friends.
Menno is survived by a son: Thomas (Becky) Gremmer of Willard, 3 daughters: Jean (Andy) Tromp of Indiana, Diane (Alvin) Frasher of Willard and Ruth (Robert) Rettig of Willard. He has 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Helen Strauch and a brother, William, who died at birth.
Friends may call on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 10:00AM - 12:00 PM at the Christian Alliance Church in Willard where his funeral service will be at 12:00 PM with Pastor Steve McKnight officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Alliance Church, 1609 S. Conwell Ave, Willard or the Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences may be made to Menno's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Jan Gremmer, Groningen - Dec 11, 2020
Our condolences to the family Gremmer. We have him once meet in Netherland about 30 years ago by a meeting with other family. He was a Christian and he will be by hiss Father in the Heaven.
Susan Wiles Hellinger - Dec 7, 2020
I’m saddened to hear about Menno. He was a very important influence on me as a new Christian. I always loved to hear him pray. Today he rejoices with Jesus.
Jeni and Jim Shaver - Dec 7, 2020
Ruth and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Ken & Brenda - Dec 5, 2020
To the Gremmer family, we celebrate Menno’s life with you. He was such a special person to so many people and we’re glad to be counted among those people. We just watched the funeral online and it made us realize how much we miss him already. We look forward to the many blessings of heaven and now even more so since we will be re-united with Menno and Florence. Our prayers the thoughts will be with your family in the coming days.
Menno H. Gremmer - Dec 5, 2020
I feel very sorry for the loss of your father en grandpa. I will miss my oldest nephew Menno very much. I called him a few weeks ago, then he was very optimistic, as always and we made the appointment to call each other again with Christmas, as we did every year. But now is is with Florence. May the Lord give my family the strength they all need now and in de coming time. God bless you all. We keep in contact.
Mark Collins - Dec 5, 2020
Condolences to the Menno Gremmer family, I’m sorry for your loss. He was Uncle Menno to me !
Albert - Dec 5, 2020
We heard about the passing away of Menno from a message, sent by namesake in the Netherlands.
We never have met Menno Stanley, but on behalf of my brothers and sisters, I'd like to express our condolences.
Our grandmother was Wupke Gremmer (Midwolda, NL, 1894-1978) and we are the children of her son, Albert Jonker (1925-2007).
Cliff & Sue Smith - Dec 5, 2020
We send our sympathy. We rejoice that this incredible Christian has joined your mom in God's presence.
Ruth S Swander - Dec 4, 2020
Menno was such a wonderful Christian friend. I will always remember his saying, "Don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk" Sympathy to all of the family.
Ron and Rhonda Fritz - Dec 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of Uncle Menno’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
Ellen Danhoff - Dec 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mennos passing. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Aron and Celia Holbrook - Dec 4, 2020
Menno was a very good friend. Aron especially misses their Tuesday morning visits at
McDonalds. We are praying for comfort for each of you.
Douglas Baker - Dec 4, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of Menno's passing. What a gentlemen! He always had a kind word to say, whenever I saw him. RIP Menno.
Sue Picklesimer - Dec 3, 2020
So sorry to hear of Menno’s passing. He was a great man and I know his family will truly miss him. Prayers to all the family
Curtis and Jenny Barnett - Dec 3, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you all!🙏❤ So sorry for your loss!
Chuck Stein - Dec 3, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Chuck & Wendy Stein.
Norma (Robison) Hicks - Dec 3, 2020
Jean Tom Diane Ruth am so sorry for the loss of your dad. May God bless you and give you strength during this time.
Debbie Osborne Robinson - Dec 3, 2020
So sorry for your family's loss. Comfort a d prayers
Tami Salyer - Dec 3, 2020
To the Gremmer family. You have my condolences. Mr Gremmer always had a smile on his face and a kind word daily! He will be missed! Fly high my friend!
Karen and Al Bedingfield - Dec 3, 2020
Very sorry for the loss of your father! My deepest sympathy to the Gremmer family!! My parents sure loved talking to him on Saturday mornings at Dudleys!! May he Rest In Peace!! 93 wow what a great life!! I know he will be missed but oh what memories and stories to share!!
Jeremy Tromp - Dec 3, 2020
You have now been reunited with grandma in heaven grandpa. I will miss you, but am glad I was able to say goodbye to you this weekend. I was blessed to have you in my life for so long. You aren’t in pain anymore and are now in heaven. Love you grandpa.
Becky Veltkamp - Dec 3, 2020
I absolutely love the thought of Uncle Menno up in heaven singing with the angels in the presence of his Lord! My prayers of sympathy for his loss. Loved Uncle Menno so much!
Lonnie(Moore) Snyder - Dec 2, 2020
I can only imagine the celebration that Menno had when he saw the face of Jesus! Menno made a big difference in a little girl's life many years ago at the little Chapel on Route 103. He picked me up for sunday school every sunday. I was able to reconnect with him, via letter, a couple years ago to thank him! Keep whistling in heaven Menno! Until we meet again. Love, Lonnie
Sue Babione - Dec 2, 2020
Tom, Jean, Diane, and Ruth, my heart is with you. Menno was in our lives from the Willard Country Club, Alliance church, and 42 years of being neighbors. He was such an inspiration and a godly man. He will be missed by many. May the Lord comfort all of your family . ♥
Daniel Ingram - Dec 2, 2020
I grew up under Menno's Teaching at Whirly Birds at the Alliance church. Menno was a great Guy! Sorry for your loss Gremmer Family
Jim and Jackie Ratliff - Dec 2, 2020
To the Gremmer Family, So sorry for your loss. Menno was a very. generous man who we respected very much. We know that you will miss him very much. Rest In Peace Menno.
