Charles D. Dermer

Charles Dermer, 91, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Glenwood, IA, passed away August 20, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Glenwood. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. Interment with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018 in the Omaha National Cemetery.

Memorials: Directed to the family

Charles Denison Dermer was born on January 8, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son of Alexander and Bertha (Ehrlich) Dermer. He graduated from high school in Scottsbluff and served in the Merchant Marines in 1945 during World War II. Charles was employed at Swift Packing Plant and later worked at the Glenwood State School until his retirement.

Charles was united in marriage to Deloras Elaine Sindelar on January 8, 1951 in Scottsbluff. They were blessed with eight children, Mark, Janet, Charles Jr., Douglas, Gwen, Susan, Randy, and Karen.

Charles was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Glenwood, Iowa where they made their home before moving in December 2013 to live in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. Charles enjoyed dancing and traveling; visiting every state except Alaska. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a good friend to all who knew him.

Charles passed away on August 20, 2018 in Omaha, at the age of 91 years, 7 months, and 12 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two siblings.

Charles is survived by his wife of 67 years, Deloras Dermer of Omaha; children, Mark (Peggy) Dermer of Anderson, SC, Janet Dermer of Denver, CO, Charles Jr. (Beatrice) Dermer of Alexandria, VA, Douglas Dermer of Omaha, Gwen (Darrell) McConnell of Omaha, Susan Dermer of Lincoln, NE, Randy Dermer of Prescott, AZ, and Karen (Douglas) Mohrbutter of Omaha; 21 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; extended relatives; and a host of friends.