Art Riemer

At DC Diamond Circulate, 2009

Arthur Carl Riemer
03 Sep 1942 - 16 Aug 2022

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Obituary

Arthur Carl Riemer
PATERSON — Arthur Carl Riemer of Paterson, NJ died on August 16, 2022. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Arthur and Marie Riemer. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Shockey, and several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Rutgers University and Wesleyan University with a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and also served in the United States Army. He spent his career as a mathematics teacher, teaching for many years at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, NJ. While at Manchester, he also coached the cross-country team as well as tennis. He volunteered for many years at Eva’s Kitchen, serving dinners to many in need. He enjoyed square dancing, classical music, biking, travel, and loved animals, having adopted many dogs and cats over the course of his life. Please honor his memory with contributions to Eva’s Village: 393 Main St., Paterson, NJ 07501 or online at: evasvillage.org/donate.html, or Second Chance Pet Adoption League: secondchance.petfinder.com.^[1]

Remembrances

My fondest memories of Arthur was partnering with him for A2/C1 class. After our Thursday class we would head off to Ty's for a beer or two and then he would drive me home right to my front door. We did this for three years until neuropathy made it unsafe for him to drive anymore. He continued dancing with Motiv8tors for about a year until the condition interfered with his balance so could not dance anymore. Art was very kind man possessing a good sense of humor. The years we were dancing I know he was selflessly also tutoring Monmouth County community college students. That he continued to dance and tutor until his eighties is a testament to his zeal for living.
— Ken Herskovits

Art was always a gentleman - on the square dance floor and off. He was really kind to Sherry and me when we'd bring Lucy to dances. He even bought her gifts - some books that were among her favorites when she was little. He always made us all feel welcome and he was a pleasure to dance with, too!
— Carol Kassel