Rimmey, Robert, 78 of Ruskin passed away February 17, 2013 spending his final days surrounded by his family and great friends. He was born February 7, 1935 in St. Louis, MO and was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Hilda (Moggio) Rimmey. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sandra Rimmey of Greensboro, NC; his daughter Colleen Powell of Ruskin, FL; his daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Scott Smith of Indiana; his sister Norma Boelter of Ellenton, FL; his brother Clarence Rimmey of Cape Coral, FL; 5 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
He worked for State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, IL for over 25 years and enjoyed traveling in his motor home before retiring to Florida. He served in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne, was a member of the American Legion, and a past member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
A military honors service will be held graveside at Sarasota National Cemetery at 11:30 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013.
A celebration of life will follow at Manatee Hall in Colony Cove in Ellenton, FL on February 21, 2013 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, or to LifePath Hospice in Temple Terrace, FL. Flowers may be sent to Zipperer's Funeral Home in Ruskin, FL.
TRADITIONAL IRISH BLESSING
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you; May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortune, Rich in blessings, May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward.
May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on, May blue be the skies above you, May pure be the joys that surround you, May true be the hearts that love you.