Marie Remer

Marie grew up on the family potato farm est. 1661, located on the eastern end of Long Island, NY. It is there she met Maynard Remer who was stationed on Long Island during WWII. She graduated from Russell Sage College, Troy, NY and taught home economics for Rochester High School.

Marie guided countless school groups through Remer’s Woods for nature walks. She was a member of the Macomb Audubon Society and the Michigan Nature Association. She was an active lifetime member of the Congregational Church.

She worked with MSU Cooperative Extension as a 4-H youth agent, creating programs for special needs youth. She was also invited to Belize to work with youth programs.

Marie was the loving wife of the late Maynard and beloved mother of Deborah J. Remer and William H. (Donna) Remer. Marie is also survived by her grandchildren John Abernathy, Margaret Farenger, Mark Abernathy; great grandchildren Dylan Farenger, Daniel Wood, James Thomas Abernathy, and Ella Abernathy.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 5-8 pm and Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 1-8pm at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr. Rochester MI 48307. Funeral service to be held on Thursday at 11am at First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St. Rochester, MI 48307. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to; Michigan 4-H Foundation, Hallockville Farm Museum, Rochester Hills Van Hoosen Farm Museum, or the First Congregational Church of Rochester.