Glenn Cremer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
Paul Glenn Cremer, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at his home in Ottumwa. He was born in Wapello County to Paul and Mildred (Brown) Cremer on March 28, 1942. He graduated from Cardinal High School in 1960 and Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt. Pleasant in 1965, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
He married Justine Livesay and had two children, Scott and Shaun Cremer. He later married Jeannalene (Hunter) Morrison and had two more children, Angela and Travis Cremer.
Glenn retired as an engineer from Burlington Northern Railroad after 30 years. He later went on to work at Crest Services as an essential worker.
He was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, genealogy, home entertainment, and working with his hands.
Surviving are his 5 children, Tamara Davis, Scott, Shawn, Angela, and Travis Cremer; 6 grandchildren, Mitchell Schlote, Morgan Houk, Jocelyn Knapp, Chetan and Jamini Sahu, and Maggie Cremer; 5 great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Anthony and Brandon Merida, Coram Schlote, and Michael Heckethorn; and many extended family members located in Wapello County and the surrounding areas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-dad, Jim Horridge; and step-mother, Arlene Cremer.
Open visitation for friends will be 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th at Reece Funeral Home, with the family present to greet friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Glenn was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the family.
alps · Feb 10, 2021 at 7:31 pm
So sorry to just hear of this. Prayers for the family 🙏
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So sorry Travis my condolences
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Raes · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:03 pm
Sorry for your loss
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JJania · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:04 pm
Sorry. Thoughts and prayers.
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Rich J · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:11 pm
Sorry for your loss.
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Coops · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:15 pm
Big hugs sweet friend ❤️
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McQuaid · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:21 pm
May you feel the warmth of your dad’s Love in you heart, my friend.
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Stacie T · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:30 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Hooper · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm
hugs
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nikki-sr · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:36 pm
Sorry for your loss Travis.
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agnes · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:44 pm
My condolences Travis. May your dad Rest is Peace.
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DP · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Sorry to hear buddy
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Karly · Feb 10, 2021 at 8:54 pm
Sorry for your loss, Travis.
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domo vitek · Feb 10, 2021 at 9:03 pm
I’m so sorry, Travis. Prayers of healing 🙏
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Claudio · Feb 10, 2021 at 9:13 pm
My condolences
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Kelly K · Feb 10, 2021 at 9:26 pm
Again, my condolences to you and your family, Travis. You look so much like your dad in this picture.
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landerl · Feb 10, 2021 at 9:39 pm
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts, Travis.
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You have my condolences. Very sorry for your loss.
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alok · Feb 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm
Sorry for your loss Brother. You and family is in our prayers.
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prokop · Feb 10, 2021 at 10:08 pm
Prayers for you and your family, Travis.
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Ryan Waters · Feb 10, 2021 at 10:35 pm
Sorry for your loss.
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A Mick · Feb 10, 2021 at 11:19 pm
Travis, so sorry for you loss! Prayers for you and your family! 🙏🏼
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Bob C · Feb 10, 2021 at 11:34 pm
Prayers and peace
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SE Koehler · Feb 11, 2021 at 1:00 am
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, Travis. He was one in a million.
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That sucks Trav. Hugs to you and Maggie.
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jenkins_arts · Feb 11, 2021 at 6:15 am
So sorry Travis. Be well and peace to you and your family.
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Susan VK · Feb 11, 2021 at 6:55 am
So sorry to hear this, Travis. Prayers to you and your family.
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Laurie · Feb 11, 2021 at 7:20 am
I’m so very sorry, Travis 🙏
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klaurindabrey · Feb 11, 2021 at 7:36 am
I’m sorry for your loss Travis 🙏
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C.E. Garcia · Feb 11, 2021 at 9:15 am
Sorry for your loss
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Botsford · Feb 11, 2021 at 11:12 am
Thinking of you, be kind to yourself, I remember just how hard it is 😢
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JJ · Feb 11, 2021 at 12:13 pm
Sorry for your loss Travis. :(
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Uncle Timmy · Feb 11, 2021 at 1:29 pm
Sorry bud.
Hope your doing well.
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flood · Feb 11, 2021 at 2:57 pm
I’m so sorry
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RR Overstreet · Feb 11, 2021 at 3:50 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your family. 🤗
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Lucy of 3 · Feb 11, 2021 at 8:00 pm
I’m sorry for your loss, Travis.
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Clarke J · Feb 12, 2021 at 9:06 am
Travis, sorry for your loss.
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pita rita · Feb 12, 2021 at 9:14 pm
Sorry for your loss
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whittaker7221 · Feb 13, 2021 at 10:29 pm
May his memory be a blessing! 🙏
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Zac Lee · Feb 14, 2021 at 8:17 am
I lost my Dad last Feb. sorry Travis. You look a lot like him.
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I’m so sorry for your loss Travis. You’re in my prayers ❤️🙏
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