Robert John Bremer, 83 of Red Wing, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1933 in Red Wing to Harry and Syvilla (VonBargen) Bremer. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School. He married Marion Redding June 29, 1955 in Goodhue. Bob spent four years in the U. S. navy. Then then worked for Milwaukee Railroad until 1964 when they moved to Red Wing and began working at the SB Foot Tannery. He later worked for the City of Red Wing where he retired from in 1996. After retiring he worked at Haughton's Auction Service. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Bob was also an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying over 40 years on Clearwater Lake. He also enjoyed coaching and watching Red Wing Amateur Hockey.
Bob is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Marion of Red Wing; sons, Randy (Bonnie), Rick (Jaki) and Scott, all of Red Wing; sister, Beverly (Dan) Witzke; brother, Ray (Simmone) and sister-in-law, Lorraine, all of Red Wing; six grandchildren, Kelsey (Ryan) Tschida, Eric (Krystyna), Nathan (Amy), Ben (Alison), Holly, and Nick; seven great grandchildren, Skylar, Maxwell, Bentley, Paetyn, Marley, Natalie and Leah. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dick.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church with Reverend Peter Sternberg officiating. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to the St. John's Endowment Fund, or Mayo Clinic Heart Research. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
JUN
10.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
JUN
11.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
St. John's Lutheran Church - Red Wing
423 East Ave
Red Wing, MN
Memorial Service
JUN
11.
11:00 AM (CDT)
St. John's Lutheran Church - Red Wing
423 East Ave
Red Wing, MN