This post is over a month late, but I didn't want it to go unnoticed. Plus, it's Veteran's Day and being that Papaw served our country, I felt it appropriate to post this today. On October 2, 2010 our sweet Papaw went to heaven. He was 92 years old. An amazing man, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Paul was so close to his Papaw. When we were dating he used to tell me all the fond memories he had growing up when he came to visit his grandparents in Texas. Some of the experiences I remember him telling me about were going on the glider with just him and Papaw letting him take the controls for a bit, or riding in the car and with him and letting Paul use the garage door opener, Papaw cooking pancakes for him and his sisters for breakfast, and always having Nutter Butter cookies in the pantry.
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| The oldest and youngest Remmert - Corey will now carry on the Remmert name |
I always said that Papaw reminded me a lot of my Pop-Pop who passed away in 2004. My Pop-Pop was very close to me and I shared a special relationship with him. I along with the rest of my family suffered a great loss when he died. I missed my Pop-Pop so much and it was wonderful feeling like I could have a relationship like that again - only months after he passed away when we moved to Texas that same year. Papaw was so warm and comforting. He always made you feel like you were the most important person in the world. He never forgot to tell you how much he loved you. He called you when you were sick to check on you. He tracked your flights when you were going out of town to make sure you arrived safely. He never forgot your birthday. He came to visit you while you were in the hospital after having a baby. He gave the best hugs. Had the best hair. Always smelled good. Every so often he would just grab your hand and hold it just to remind you that you were special. These are just some of my experiences from only knowing him over the last 6 years of his life. Paul had his entire lifetime with him. The Remmert Family suffered a great loss. He was the patriarch. He was their (our) hero. He will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace sweet Papaw.
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| Paul and his Papaw with Corey |
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| All of us with Papaw at Corey's Christening just about a month before he passed away |
What a sweet post. It really made me tear up and reminded me of my relationship with my Nanny. I'm so sorry for your loss. It always helps me to think of Nanny as my guardian angel watching over the family to make sure everyone is okay. I'm sure Papaw is up there doing the exact same thing. :)
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