eorge Sibley Cremer ll passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 5, 2017.
Life
Born in Huntington, New York on June 3, 1928, he was the son of James Mortimer Cremer and Mary Elizabeth Ost Clouston Cremer of East Northport, New York. He loved playing baseball. He was a catcher for the Long Island Invaders baseball team, a farm team for the Philadelphia Phillies. After marrying, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He then returned to New York to have a family. He was a plumber by trade. He was also a volunteer fireman with East Northport Fire Department. The family left New York and pursued a dream of owning several motels in the south. He then owned and operated Cremer Enterprises, Inc. which was a plumbing business. The family then moved to Andrews, South Carolina for George’s employment as a Foreman at International Paper Sampit Lumber Division. Under his supervision, the planer mill was the 3rd largest producer of 2×4’s in the world. After retiring, George and his wife decided to move near Clemson, South Carolina to be closer to their children. After his wife retired, they moved to Weeki Wachee, Florida in 1999 and have been residents ever since.
Family
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Elaine H. Cremer; children, Deborah C. Spitzer (Bob) of Sanford, FL; George Sibley Cremer lll (Debby) of Williamston, SC; Barbara C. Young (Michael) of Andrews, SC; Lynn C. Nagel (Bill) of Weeki Wachee, FL; grandchildren Michael Young, Lesley Liverman, Ashley Young, Gary Nagel, and George Sibley Cremer lV; and three great grandchildren Tanner Blake, Paisley Young, and Piper Young.
Memorial Service
Memorial service will be held at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34613 on February 11, 2017, 11:00am. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. Reception following the service will be at the home for family and friends.
Special Acknowledgments
The family would like to thank HPH Hospice for the outstanding care that was provided to George. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to HPH Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Bobbi Jo Davis and Family
Prayers for the families. May God supply you with His warm comfort .💜🙏🇺🇸
May the Lord be with you durning this time and give you strength and peace. So sorry The Wilde’s ( Pat)
My prayers are with you and your family. May God keep His arms around you and bring peace and comfort to all of you. Love you guys.
Our deepest condolences to you during this time. Our love and prayers are with you. Ricky and Beth Poston
Barbara, I remember your daddy being funny and sweet. I’m so sorry for your loss, but I know your hearts are full of wonderful memories. My love and prayers to your sweet momma and all of you.. God Bless and give you the peace through this difficult time.
Barbara, Just know that you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Hold on to those around you for support & hold tight to all the sweet memories of your dad. Please let us know if we can do anything on our end. Love you my friend!
George let us know about his Dad’s passing and we wanted to send sincere condolences to all of the family members. Please know that you are each in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Paul and Claudine Cremer
Weaverville, North Carolina
Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him from when we were young. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all and may God shower you all with grace and peace as you all go thru this time of grief. Please know you all are in my prayers. Please except my deepest condolences.
Carol Morris
Barbara and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. By his picture he looked to be a loving compassionate father. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time.
We were sorry to learn of George’s passing and want to express our condolences. Please know that you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
May your memories of your Dad give you peace and comfort in the coming weeks. Deepest condolences for you and your family. Darlene & Jeff Howard