Dec. 4, 1930 – Aug. 14, 2019
Donald Lyle Wimer passed away on Aug. 14, 2019.
He was born in Coquille to Lyle and Pearl (Stonecypher) Wimer on Dec. 4, 1930. He grew up the son of a gypo logger and lived in various towns and logging camps throughout the Pacific Northwest, finally settling in Albany.
His father, Lyle, later remarried, to Marriann Lemmer in 1942.
Don married his sweetheart from across the street, Marilyn Mae Renn, on June 14, 1953. Don and Marilyn both attended OSC (OSU).
Don fulfilled his ROTC commitment by serving as a Lt. Second Class in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956.
Don joined his father at Wimer Logging Co. and worked many long weeks, eventually becoming president until his retirement in 1996.
Don was very active in the community and was well known throughout the logging industry.
He served on numerous boards and as an elder at the Albany United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son Steve of Lebanon, daughter Marcie McCartin of Sweet Home, and son Jeff of Albany; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brothers Jerry of Salem and Bill of Monmouth; and sisters Diane Kinman of Corvallis and Sandy Eggers of Albany.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2019 at the Albany United Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Oregon Logging Conference scholarship foundation, in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 SW Washington St., Albany, OR 97321.
Online condolences may be posted at http://www.fisherfuneral home.com.