Aloysius F. Kremer

Aloysius Kremer, age 84 of Loose Creek, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, at Linn Living and Rehab Center in Linn.

Al was born on December 20, 1930, in Bonnots Mill, a son to the late Gustave and Mary (Mertens) Kremer.

Al graduated from Loose Creek High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in March of 1954.

On September 7, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mary Esther Niekamp at St. George Catholic Church in Linn. She survives of the home.

Al was self-employed in construction work and built many homes.

Al was a member of the Linn VFW Post # 4756, Catholic Knights, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, the Church Choir and Senior Citizens.

Al cherished his time with his family. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and dominos, taking vacations, visiting many state capitols, and fishing with the grandchildren.

In addition to his spouse of 58 years, Al is survived by: two daughters, Virginia Brandt and her husband Jeff of Avon Lake, OH and Sandra Walther and her husband Randy of Taos; two sons, Larry Kremer and his wife Theresa of St. Peters, MO and Harvey Kremer of Loose Creek; nine grandchildren, Chris Kremer, Ted Kremer, Ben Kremer, Mike Kremer, Shianne Walther, Kail Walther, Emma Kremer, Hanna Kremer, and Ava Kremer; two step grandchildren, Amber Marshall and Austin Falter; one step great grandchild, Addison Marshall; four sisters, Pauline Bescheinen and her husband Hubert of Loose Creek, Margaret Kremer of Jefferson City, Agnes Muenks of Jefferson City, and Theresa Haslag of Jefferson City; one brother, Sylvester Kremer and his wife Evelyn of Loose Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by: a daughter, Kathleen Kremer; a son, Carl Kremer; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca (Falter) Kremer; three sisters, Clara Backes, Generose Toebben, and Betty Massman.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek with Fr. Louis M. Nelen and Fr. Don Antweiler as celebrants. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Loose Creek with full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Loose Creek School.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214) www.mortonchapel.com