Wilber W Brammer

Wilber W. Brammer, 87, of Vermilion, died Monday, March 19, 2012 at Ohio Veteran's Home after a lengthy illness. Wilber was born September 3, 1924 in Logan, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 43 years moving from Ironton, OH. He was a veteran of the US Marines serving during World War II. Wilber worked as a Pipe Fitter for Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 18 years retiring in 1986. He had also worked for Allied Chemical in South Point, OH for 18 years. He was a member of Amvets Post #22, Vermilion and the UAW #425. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, and especially enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He is survived by his son, Brian Keith (Pam) Brammer of Bellevue, OH; grandson, Keith (Christy) Brammer of Wakeman; granddaughter, Melissa Brammer of Perrysburg; step grandchildren, Jacob Beckley, Torey Wybensinger, and Eli Beckley; 1 great grandchild; and 3 step great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (nee Wilburn) Brammer in 2006; parents, Ephram and Grace (nee Bazell) Brammer; brothers: William, Walter, Woodrow, Vernon, and Glenn Brammer; and sisters, Fayetta, Mayetta Gleason and Emma Virginia Speed The family will receive friends on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio. Graveside services will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery at 11:30 am. The Reverend Lee Stull will officiate. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors at the cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc. 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.