Carl Henry Kremer

Carl Henry Kremer was born on March 18, 1947 in Monticello, MN, the son of Victor and Margie (McNeely) Kremer. Carl graduated from St. Michael Catholic High School in 1965. He then enlisted into the United States Army for two years and was stationed at Fort Shafter in Honolulu, HI. Carl met Claris Aubart in St. Michael, MN at a dance hall in 1967. They were united in marriage on September 7, 1968 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Rogers, MN. Five sons were born to this union Victor, Nick, Peter, Vincent, and Matthew. Carl worked for Federal Cartridge in Anoka, MN and also at Oscar Roberts before moving to a farm in Hudson Township in 1979. Carl farmed, tested tanks for Tanknology, and was a salesman for Shirley Environmental. He also worked as a real estate appraiser for about 10 years before he semi-retired. Carl continued to stay busy by helping neighbors with farming and also as Lake Mary Township Supervisor for many years. Carl enjoyed fishing and hunting deer with his sons and grandkids. He looked forward to planting his garden every spring and growing giant kohlrabi, pumpkins, popcorn, melons, potatoes, radishes and so much more to share with his family and friends. Carl also enjoyed talking smart while playing cribbage and euchre. He had a quick wit and always called a spade, a spade. Everyone always knew exactly what Carl was thinking. Although Carl was a very competitive and hardworking man in all aspects in his life, he was generous and had a very kind heart. He loved his wife, sons, and grandchildren very much. He loved playing with and teasing his grandchildren as well as teaching them life lessons. Carl H. Kremer died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his home at the age of 67 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Claris Kremer of Alexandria; sons Victor Kremer of Alexandria, Nick Kremer of Alexandria, Peter (Kari) Kremer of Alexandria, Vincent (Laura) Kremer of Miltona, and Matthew Kremer of Osakis, MN; seven grandchildren Jenna, Mitch, Adam, Greta, Myah, Thomas, and Eli; brother George (Delphine) Kremer of St. Francis, MN; sisters Mary (Ben) Manderfeld of Northfield, MN, Rita (Mike) Ryan of Elko, MN, and Rosie (Ron) Ryan of New Prague, MN; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Peter Kremer. A Memorial Mass was held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lake Reno Township, MN. Inurnment was in the Lake Mary Cemetery. Urn bearer was Carl’s grandson Adam Kremer. Honorary Urn bearers were Carl’s grandchildren Jenna, Mitch, Greta, Myah, Thomas and Eli. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria www.andersonfuneral.net

Carl Henry Kremer

March 18, 1947 - December 17, 2014