Everett "Butch" E. Reimer

March 28, 1952 - October 19, 2010

Everett “Butch” Ernest Reimer, 58, Little Suamico, peacefully left his family on Tuesday, October 19th in Milwaukee after a brief fight with leukemia. The son of Harverda (Burmeister) Reimer and the late Ernest Reimer was born on March 28, 1952 in Green Bay. He graduated from Green Bay West High School and NWTC. He was employed as the Facilities Director for the Pulaski Community Schools for more than 33 years. Also, he served as coach of the UWGB Nordic Ski Team, the UWGB Women’s Fast Pitch Team, the Pulaski Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Teams. In addition, he volunteered his time as a coach to the United Soccer of Allouez for more than 10 years. Butch has accomplished much in his short life both professionally and personally. Most recently, Butch was named the 2010 Midwest Nordic Ski Coach of the Year. Also Butch has served as a coach for the USA Nordic Ski Team at the World University Games in Spain. Additionally, he sent more than 44 student athletes to the NCAA Nordic Ski Championships. Athletically, Butch was also gifted. He was a World Class Fast pitch Softball Pitcher who competed in elite leagues around the state. In addition to coaching Nordic skiing, Butch was also a talented skier himself, having participated in thirteen American Birkebeiners, finishing 51st in the Elite Group. Butch kept himself fit by running or roller skiing daily. But most of all Butch, was a devoted family man. More than anything, he enjoyed coaching and mentoring his children, Jake and Hannah. He lovingly cheered on his children with his adored wife, Jill. Butch also enjoyed Friday night fish fries with his mother, Harverda, tinkering with brothers Mark and Wayne, playing cards with his sister Cindy and spending time with his beloved lab, Wilson. Butch is survived by a loving family who will keep always his memory alive. These include wife Jill DeYoung Reimer, son Jacob, daughter Hannah and mother Harverda Reimer. Butch’s siblings include brother Wayne Reimer (Alana), brother Mark Reimer ( Angie) and sister Cindy (fiancé Tim). Other relatives include sister-in-law Jeanne (DeYoung) Alexejun (Robert ), brother-in-law Jed DeYoung (Barb), brother-in-law John DeYoung (Gloria), sister-in-law Johanna DeYoung (John Vindekilde), sister-in-law Julie DeYoung (Larry Spencer) and Butch’s Aunt Mary (Reimer) Hayes. Many nieces and nephews survive Butch as well; these include Eric Reimer (Laura) sons Ethan, Logan and Dylan, Shannon (Ryan) Gerczak daughter Ashtyn, Brook Frisque, Paige Frisque, Jonathon (Alisha) Reimer, Natalie Reimer, Justin Reimer, Kris Peot, Christa (Alexejun) Carr (Mike) son Ryan, Brooke Alexejun, Bryan Alexejun, Jared DeYoung, Johanna DeYoung (Austin Friedrich), James DeYoung, Nicholas DeYoung daughter Mya, Otto Vindekilde, Inger Vindekilde, Eva Vindekilde, Sam Spencer, Sarah Spencer and Sean Spencer. Butch was preceded in death by his father Ernest Reimer. The Reimer Family thanks the many people who have prayed for and supported Butch in the past weeks. Also, the family appreciates the care and compassion of the St. Luke’s Medical Center staff. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Butch’s name will be established. Join Butch’s family in celebrating his life. Visitation is to take place on Saturday, October 23rd at Redeemer Lutheran Church (210 S. Oneida St. Green Bay, 54303) from 10am to 2pm. Funeral services will begin at 2pm.