Obituary of Fred W. Roemmele

The death of Fred W. Roemmele of Saint John, NB, occurred on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing. Born in Alberta in 1918 he moved to Winsor, ON, at an early age. He was the son of the late Phillip and Edna (Vosburg) Roemmele. Fred served as a pilot with the RCAF for five years, graduated from the University of Guelph in Agricultural Engineering in 1949 and was employed with International Harvester Co. retiring as Sales Manager of Atlantic Canada after 28 years service. He supported many charitable organizations including being the first chairman of the Cherry Brooke Zoo, acted in the role of Secretary Treasurer for the Saint John Admiral Beatty Complex, for the Saint John Rotary Club and was an interviewer for applications to the NB Orphanage Foundation for several years working closely with Board Members. Fred was a Past President of the Rothesay Kings Rotary Club and a recipient of the Paul Harris Award from that club. He was a member of St. David’s United Church, Rothesay, and in past years was active in many of their groups. Fred enjoyed golfing at Riverside Golf and Country Club before becoming too involved in building two cottages on the Bay of Fundy where he and June had many happy hours with family and friends. He loved gardening around his homes. Besides his wife of 67 years, June he is survived by his daughter, Lee Ann (Tony) Wyrembek of Connecticut, USA; daughter-in-law Mary Roemmele of Ottawa, ON; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Ed Roemmele (Jean) of Winsor, ON; one sister-in-law Dorothy, Roemmele of Montana, USA and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son, Douglas in March 2008; one brother and two sisters. The family would like to thank the staff at Ridgewood Verteran’s Wing for providing such great care and support during this difficult time. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506)634-7424 with visiting on Monday, July 28, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:00 am from Brenan’s Chapel. The family would appreciate remembrances made to St. David’d United Church Memorial Fund or charity of the donor’s choice.