Margo Ann Bremer, 85, passed away on August 9, 2024 at Evergreen Place Assisted Living in Pine Island surrounded by family.
She was born May 1, 1939 to Claus H. and Whynette L. (Reitmann) Wilshusen, in Red Wing, MN. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1957 and from Winona State College in 1959, receiving training in secretarial and office skills.
On May 26, 1962 she married Dale Bremer of Goodhue, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Wing. The couple lived in rural Goodhue/Zumbrota until 1967 when they built a home in rural Zumbrota, began jobs, part-time farming and started a family.
Family was always very important to Margo. She loved planning all kinds of fun family activities and vacations, some of which were quite adventurous! She was a stay-at-home mom and later also worked various part-time jobs, the last of which was as a typist for the Zumbrota News Record.
Margo had a deep passion and love for the Lord. She enjoyed volunteering with various ministries including mentoring a couple of young girls. Her love and passion for people has impacted many lives. She was always lifting people up in prayer and had a huge heart for giving.
Margo also had a great love for the outdoors (God’s garden) and enjoyed all aspects of outdoor life – work or play. Over the years, she raised flowers inside and outside, gardened, helped raise sheep and horses, and enjoyed camping, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and horseback riding.
In 2011, Dale and Margo sold the farm and moved to the home of their son and daughter-in-law where they continued to enjoy country life including gardening, driving tractor and helping with their horses. In 2022, they moved to Evergreen Place in Pine Island, MN.
Margo is survived by her husband, Dale; son, Jeff (Julie) Bremer; daughter, Wendy Bremer; and sister, Kay Wilshusen. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Worship Celebration Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 24 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Zumbrota, with a lunch to follow. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30-11am.
Special thank you to Heartland Hospice and Evergreen Assisted Living for their kindness and care.
Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. She was a special lady.
Larry and Joan
Margo was a lovely lady. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bremer family. May you find comfort in God’s arms during this time of sorrow and beyond.
I was so sorry to hear of Margo’s passing. We spent a lot of time with her when we were young and always enjoyed being around Dale, Margo, Jeff and Wendy. My condolences to the family with fond memories of the past!
My sincere Sympathy to all of Margo’s Family!!! I know how happy she must be with our Lord and Savior now. I have happy memories of Margo and Dale.
Love, Gwen Stehr
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Margo was such a sweet person with a kind spirit. I really enjoyed our times together growing in our faith. I know she will be greatly missed by all but especially by her devoted family.
I wish I could attend the worship celebration for her life but unfortunately have other plans at that time. Sending love and care to Dale, Jeff, Wendy & Julie. I pray that God will bless you with His everlasting peace. I’m so sorry for your loss.
It was an honor to be her nurse and spend the time with her and family. She was quite the prankster which kept us on our toes. You will always be in my heart “Goose”. Prayers to the wonderful family she has.
Sue RN ❤️
We are so glad we got know Margo. What a godly lady. Our prayers are with you.
Margo and Dale were like surrogate parents to me. Love you Margo Dale and family
Jon and I love Margo sooooooo much! She was always one hundred percent full of life, love, and encouragement!!! She was (and is) a gem!!! We love you Dale, Jeff, Julie, and Wendy. Sending deep love and support to you all and the rest of the family and friends. -Ashley and Jon
Margo was an amazing woman of GOD, my memory of Margo was that she had the most beautiful smile and her love for others, Heaven gained an Angel
Brian and I will always treasure the years our paths crossed with those of Dale, Margo, Jeff, Julie and Wendy. Wonderful memories of times together. Will keep each of you in our prayers.