Frank A. Remmers Sr.

Frank A. Remmers Sr.

1940-2016

Funeral services for Frank A. Remmers, Sr., 76, of Wills Point, were held Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Burial followed at Woodall Cemetery.

He was born April 23, 1940, in Karnes City, to Iva Mae and Walter Remmers Sr. and grew up in Kenedy. He married Wanda Lezette Crump Sept. 4, 1959, and began a 57-year courtship with her. 

He served as a youth leader under Pastor Smallwood and later the Remmers faithfully served 12 years under Pastor Glidewell, where he answered God’s call to preach the Gospel.  The Remmers went on to pioneer a church in Blue Ridge, and to minister wherever God opened the

doors.  They worked with Pastors Delton and Brinda Shifflet at First Assembly of God in Wills Point for over 17 years, and were instrumental in helping establish churches in Lindale, Terrell, and Kaufman. They have been members of the Wills Point International Outreach Church for the past 14 years. He also worked as a Master Auto and Diesel Mechanic for the City of Garland for many years.

He had many loved ones waiting in Heaven to greet him, including his grandson, Justin.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lezette Remmers; children, Allen and Debbie Remmers, Dean and Ruth Remmers, LaTain Remmers, and Bobby and Kelly Remmers; grandchildren and great-grandchildren include Michelle and Tony, Dina and Stephen, Brittney, Jonathan and Nicky, David, Jeremiah and Kristen, Jordan and Melissa, Dustin, Kayla, Destany, Hannah, Nicholas, Nadya, Kaden, and Alizabeth; brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and many other close friends and loved ones.