Maria Riemer, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community, Hanover on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was 99.

Born on April 9, 1918 to the late August and Thresia (nee Konig) Thram in Weibelskirchen Germany. Maria had worked alongside her father as a stenographer in the courts and was even a crane operator during the war. She married and moved to the United States in 1952 with her late husband Erich Riemer.  They raised two children in the US and moved to Canada in 1967. The two moved around a lot but eventually retired happily in Hanover.

Survived by son Volker "Walt" (Linda) Riemer of New York, daughter Elke (Bill) Rathwell of Hanover. Loved grandmother of Daniel Riemer, Michael Riemer, Steven Rathwell, Laurie Riemer, Aaron Riemer, Heidi (Kevin) Schaus and eleven great grandchildren.  Predeceased by husband Erich Riemer.

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 02, 2017 at 1:00 pm, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clifford. Interment in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Ontario.

Memorial donations to the Day Away Program - Hanover or to St. John's Ambulance – Therapy Dogs Program would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.