Obituary: Reimers, Paul C.
Age 65
Paul was born to Winston “Blackie” C. and Louise G. (Jewett) Reimers on March 2, 1948 in Seattle, WA.
Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ritzville, WA.
Paul attended Ritzville schools, graduating in 1966.
While in school he was active in the band and wrestling.
After graduation, Paul attended Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA.
In June of 1967 he enlisted in the US Army and in December 1967 was sent to Vietnam as a member of the Medical Corps.
Paul received a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Medical Badge, and Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service in the US Army.
He was honorably discharged in 1970.
Following his discharge, Paul lived in various places; Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon and most recently in Spokane, WA.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Eddie Reimers.
He is survived by his son Joshua of Mankato, MN.
Also surviving are five brothers; Winston (Mary) of Fayetteville, NC, Steven and Fred, Spokane, WA, William (Janis) of Boise, ID, Michael (Jeanne) of Connell, WA; six sisters: Marsha Smith of Ritzville, WA, Carrie (Ron) Knight of Mountlake Terrace, WA, Patricia (Charles)Wilson of Lincoln, NE, Frances (Chuck) Rabaliati of The Dalles, OR, Mary Reimers of Portland, OR and Cecilia (Craig) Dalzell of Mead, WA as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Our beloved brother, father, uncle, cousin and friend, thank you for serving our country.
We love you and will hold you in our hearts forever.
Paul’s family wish to express our most heartfelt gratitude to the staff at North Central Care Center for the loving care they gave to Paul during his tenure.
Visitation will be Friday, October 18, 2013 from 2 P.M. until 7 P.M. with a Rosary immediately following at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville, WA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 19, 2013 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville.
Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors.
Arrangements have been entrusted to: DANEKAS FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Ritzville, WA.