Ernest L. Kremer age 87 of New Bremen, formerly of Chickasaw died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.  He was born March 18, 1939, in Maria Stein to the late Alphonse and Pauline (Budde) Kremer.  He married Marlene Hemmelgarn on June 22, 1963, in St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, Ohio and she survives in New Bremen, Ohio.  He is also survived by children: Sandy & Jeff Heitkamp, Maria Stein, Jeff & Sandra Kremer, New Bremen, Dave & Denise Kremer, Russia, 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, siblings and in-laws: Lou Ann Kremer, Maria Stein, Irene & Virgil Dues, Coldwater, Carl & Betty Kremer, Montezuma, Janice & Ken Lamm, Fort Recovery, Dory & Dave Westgerdes, Gulfport, MS, Janice Hemmelgarn, Dayton.  He was preceded in death by brother: Ken Kremer, sister, Marilyn & Dale Bruns, and brother-in-law Harold Hemmelgarn. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw.  He was a lifelong farmer and worked at Huffy Bicycles for 39 ½ years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw.  Burial to follow in Precious Blood Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 to 7 PM on Friday, November 13 and from 9 to 10 AM on Saturday, November 14.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.  Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.