Bill Kremers

Bill Kremers, a 67-year-old resident of Bowlus, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 26, 2015. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Camp Ripley Chapel north of Little Falls, MN. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date. Military Rites will be provided by the Swanville V.F.W. Post #6037 and American Legion Post #313. Arrangements are with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Bill was born on May 3, 1948, in Little Falls, MN, to Ben and Lucy (Breth) Kremers. He attended Upsala school, graduating in 1966. Bill entered the military in August of 1967 and served in Vietnam with the 199th infantry. He was honorably discharged in August of 1969. Bill married Dianne (Kliber) on June 5, 1970, and together they farmed for 25 years. Following farming, Bill was a heavy equipment operator at Camp Ripley. Upon retiring, he loved making wood and took pride in maintaining the “best lawn around”. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Out of respect for Bill’s wishes, all visitation will be private. Those that knew Bill knew that he was a simple man and did not like “fluff”. He expressed many times that he did not want a big “ta-do” for his funeral. Bill specifically requested a “family only” event. Bill as well as Dianne and family, love and appreciate all our neighbors and friends and their support and love through the years and in this time of need. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Dianne; sons, Chris (Jeanna) Kremers, Jeff Kremers; Daughter, Jenny (Travis) Palmquist; brothers, Allan (Jeanette) Kremers, Roy Kremers, and Benny (Cindy) Kremers; Bernie Haldenwanger, and Marlene (Tom) Mrosla; grandchildren, Emma Kremers, Kaylee Kremers, Jake Kremers, Zach Palmquist, Hailey Palmquist, and Holden Palmquist. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Lucy Kremers; father and mother in law, Leo and Clara Kliber; and brother –in-law, Dean Rhoten. Honorary bearers will be Emma Kremers, Kaylee Kremers Jake Kremers, Zach Palmquist, Hailey Palmquist, and Holden Palmquist. Pallbearers will be Craig Verby, Tom Mrosla, Jeff Kremers, Chris Kremers, Travis Palmquist, and Allan Kremers.

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Bill Kremers

May 3, 1948 - October 26, 2015