Donald H. Remillard

Donald H. Remillard, 89, of Washington, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022. Mr. Remillard, the third son of the late Louis G. Remillard and Alma Simone nee Lamontagne, was born on March 26, 1933 in Raymond, New Hampshire. On May 18, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Brinker at St. Francis Borgia Church. Don served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army.

He moved to Missouri after discharge from the Army in 1955.  His first employment was with Purcell Ellis Tire and Service Center working on vehicles and farm equipment.  He was then employed as a maintenance foreman for Zero Manufacturing now Clemco Industries Corporation for over 40 years.  He enjoyed woodworking, building bird houses, summer garden, the outdoors and bowling.  He was a “Mr. Fix It” and handyman whom built his own motorcycle.  He and his wife volunteered at Lourdes cafeteria while his grandchildren attended the school.  He had a strong faith and was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes parish for over 60 years. He was a very generous and humble man. But above all, family was most important to Don. Time spent together with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was most treasured. He dearly loved his cat Sandi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn Remillard; daughter, Lindann Cobb; siblings, George Remillard, Harold Remillard, Janet Krimmel, Jacqueline Tobben Emanuel, William Remillard and granddaughter, Jamie Bax.

Among his survivors are seven children, Thomas Remillard and wife Robin of Washington, Lynn Watson and husband Chuck of Washington, Laurie Klott and husband Christopher of Washington, James Remillard and wife Karen of Jefferson City, Lisa Trentmann and husband Kurt of Washington, Timothy Remillard of Washington, and Luann Peters and husband Gary of Washington; six grandchildren, Douglas Trentmann, Leslie Parker and husband Geoff, Jeffrey Trentmann and wife Johanna, Alex Remillard, Samuel Remillard and fiance Kylee Stone, and Jason Peters; great-grandchildren, Camilla Trentmann, Lucille Trentmann, and Weston Remillard; other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment, with full military honors will be at the St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Our Lady of Lourdes Church or School.

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