John William “Bill” Bloemer, age 89, of Bloomington, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Born June 5, 1935, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Frank William and Bonnie Grace (Smith) Bloemer. John served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1961 and went on to receive his BSME from Purdue University, his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University and his master’s in business administration from Case Western University. John loved baseball, cross-country skiing, picnics, taking rides in the park, being outdoors, telling his wide assortment of jokes, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a faithful member of Christ Community Church in Bloomington.
John is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Ann (Updike) Bloemer; his children, Sherrie (Cash) Murphey, of Burbank, California, Jennifer Warfield, of Mason, Ohio, John (Cheri) Bloemer, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Joe (Karri) Bloemer, of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Kristen Weida, of Bloomington; sister, Virginia Waymire, of Brownsburg, Indiana, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Celebration of Life on August 10, 2024 at 11AM at Christ Community Church with Pastor Bob Whitaker officiating.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers that friends and family, who wish, may make memorial contributions to Christ Community Church; 503 S. High St; Bloomington, IN 47401
Online condolences may be given at www.DayDeremiahFrye.com
