Howard A. Riemer, 84, of New Holstein, passed away November 5, 2024 at Caring Hands Assisted Living.  Howard was born June 20, 1940, son of the late Marvin and Selma (Braun) Riemer.  On May 4, 1963, he married Beverly Behnke at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins.  They enjoyed 60 years together until she preceded him in death on March 28, 2024.

He served in the U.S. Army in France.  He was employed at Tecumseh Products for 42 years until his retirement.  Howard enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan with his brother Harold in his younger years.  He liked working in his yard, playing games, watching soap operas, listening to music, especially Daniel O'Donnell and spending time with his family.  He had a special fondness for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children; Wanda (Alan) Schmitz, New Holstein, Wendy (Leslie) Mlsna, Black River Falls, and David Riemer, Fond du Lac; his grandchildren, Jonathan Mlsna (Fiancée, Ashley Eineichner), Marshfield, Nicole (Nicos) Schwartzenberger, Black River Falls and Nathan Mlsna, Black River Falls; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Kristopher and Izzibelle Schwartzenberger, Black River Falls and a special niece, Gay Lynn (Daniel) Woelfel, New Holstein.

He is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marlene Cardinahl, Chilton, Dennis (Joyce) Behnke, rural Collins, Jacqueline Kriescher, Green Bay and other relatives and friends.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife, parents, granddaughter, Ashley Schmitz, brothers, Harold Riemer, Ronald Riemer, an infant brother and an infant sister.  Also, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Myrtle Behnke, brother-in-law, Eugene Behnke, Rodney Behnke, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Runice, Nancy Behnke and Dayna Riemer.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church (387 Cemetery Road, Kiel) with Rev. Brett Naumann and Rev. Isaiah Horn officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when brief family rites will be held.  Burial will follow at Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville with Military Honors accorded by VFW Post #6707 – Kiel.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Howard's name.  Cards may be sent care of Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home 815 6th Street, Kiel WI  53042.

The family would like to thank the staff at Caring Hands Assisted Living for making Dad a nice "home" and a special thank you to everyone at Compassus Hospice who took part in caring for Dad.  You truly went above and beyond.