Harold Reamer 1932-2017
Harold Dean Reamer, 84, Holton, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
He was born July 4, 1932, in Holton, the son of Edgar Ennis and Maude Elizabeth Coffin Reamer. He attended Banner Grade School and was a life-long member of the Holton community.
Mr. Reamer was a farmer and stockman. He also worked at BMB and Alamo Group, retiring after 30 years.
He was a member of First Christian Church in Holton.
He married Faye F. Barrand on Jan. 1, 1973, in Holton. She died Jan. 16, 1996. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Watson and Merle Johnston; a brother, Walter Reamer; and two nieces, Sharon Boyd and Anita Farnsworth.
Survivors include many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Nieces and nephews include David Reamer and wife Kathy, Holton, Mary Wilson and husband Paul, in the Philippines, and Harlene Coley, Wichita.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
