Collin Co. TX: Galen "Doc" Frank STRIEMER (1920-2001) (obit.)

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   Galen F. Striemer
   Galen  "Doc"  Frank  Striemer died Oct. 31, 2001, in Woodland. Born on
   March  25, 1920, in Fairmont, Minn., to Vandala and Frank Striemer, he
   was 81 years old.
   In 1944, he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a business
   degree  and  later  became a certified public accountant. He worked at
   the  Farmers  and Merchants State Bank of Alpha, Minn., founded by his
   father,  and  at  various  construction  companies  as  treasurer  and
   financial  officer.  He  was  active  in  and served as an officer for
   professional  accounting  organizations.  In 1986, he retired from the
   position  of  financial officer for the Associated General Contractors
   of California in Sacramento.
   He  was  a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and as an elder,
   served  in  many leadership positions. In his retirement, he worked as
   volunteer director of the South Sacramento Ecumenical Parish. He was a
   tireless  volunteer  all  his life, serving the Sacramento United Way,
   Legal  Aid  for  the Elderly and Disabled, Senior Connections, and the
   Mental  Health  Association.  He loved playing cards and was an active
   member of the Widowed Persons Association of Sacramento.
   He  was  preceded  in death by his wife, Wilda "Gussy," and sons Keith
   and Jeff.
   He  is  survived  by his wife Shirley Striemer of Woodland; his sister
   Helen  Meium of Alpha, Minn.; daughter Katy Spanos and husband George;
   sons  Charles  Striemer  and  wife  Diana  of  Frisco, Texas, and Andy
   Striemer and wife Genene of Concord; as well as five grandchildren.
   A   memorial  service  will  begin  at  11  a.m.  Wednesday  at  Faith
   Presbyterian Church, 625 Florin Road in Sacramento.
   Gifts  in  memoriam  may  be  made  to  the Alzheimer's Aid Society of
   California,   (916)   448-7001,   or   South   Sacramento   Interfaith
   Partnership, (916) 731-5530.
   McNary's Chapel is assisting the family.
   (Obituary  from  the  "The  Davis Enterprise," November 4, 2001, (Yolo
   County).  Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise,"
   315  G  Street,  Davis,  CA  95616, <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>.
   Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not
   have any further information on this family.)