1920
George
2015
George Cremer
June 17, 1920 — May 27, 2015
George Franklin Cremer, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, died May 27, 2015, at the Northeast Vermont Rehabilitation Hospital, in St. Johnsbury, Vt.
The son of J Edgar and Margaret Entrekin Cremer, George was born June 17, 1920, in Huntingdon, Pa. George had a brother, William E., who preceded him in death.
Virginia (Ginny) Mae Goodman became his bride on Jan. 17, 1943. She lives in St. Johnsbury. They were blessed with their daughter Mary Lee, who died in 2013.
George was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering in 1942. He retired from the United States Government Department of the Navy as an electrical engineer.
George was an award winning photographer; he attended many antique automobile shows, and was an ardent enthusiast of railroads. George and Ginny enjoyed playing the game of bridge. George frequented the library and was an amazing storyteller. His sense of humor and warmth were shown when he told stories about Ginny. He was faithful to South Congregational Church where he served as a deacon.
In addition to his wife, George is survived by his son-in-law John E. Davis of St. Johnsbury; sister-in-law Jean Goodman; two nieces, Betty C Nye and Dorothy Hoover and husband Glenn of Huntingdon; two nephews Bobby and wife Kathryn Goodman and Boyd and wife Diane Goodman of Alexandria, Pa.; as well as six great-nieces and nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews. His many friends always enjoyed his company.
Services will be held Tuesday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the South Congregational Church with Rev. Douglas Moore officiating.
Sayles Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
The son of J Edgar and Margaret Entrekin Cremer, George was born June 17, 1920, in Huntingdon, Pa. George had a brother, William E., who preceded him in death.
Virginia (Ginny) Mae Goodman became his bride on Jan. 17, 1943. She lives in St. Johnsbury. They were blessed with their daughter Mary Lee, who died in 2013.
George was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering in 1942. He retired from the United States Government Department of the Navy as an electrical engineer.
George was an award winning photographer; he attended many antique automobile shows, and was an ardent enthusiast of railroads. George and Ginny enjoyed playing the game of bridge. George frequented the library and was an amazing storyteller. His sense of humor and warmth were shown when he told stories about Ginny. He was faithful to South Congregational Church where he served as a deacon.
In addition to his wife, George is survived by his son-in-law John E. Davis of St. Johnsbury; sister-in-law Jean Goodman; two nieces, Betty C Nye and Dorothy Hoover and husband Glenn of Huntingdon; two nephews Bobby and wife Kathryn Goodman and Boyd and wife Diane Goodman of Alexandria, Pa.; as well as six great-nieces and nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews. His many friends always enjoyed his company.
Services will be held Tuesday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at the South Congregational Church with Rev. Douglas Moore officiating.
Sayles Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
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