Jeppe Bremer, 88, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, surrounded by his family at Ecumen Countryside, Owatonna.

He was born Aug. 21, 1927, in Ypsilanti, North Dakota, the son of Henry and Sadie (Dykstra) Bremer. Jeppe grew up and attended school in North Dakota, moving to Minnesota in 1975. He served his country in the U.S. Army late in WWII. On March 17, 1956, Jeppe and Charlotte Montanye were united in marriage in Hollandale, Minnesota. The couple raised three daughters. Jeppe was a hard-working farmer for most of his life. In his leisure time, he enjoyed reading, playing cards, and participating in sports. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jeppe is survived by his wife Charlotte Bremer of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; his daughters: Marilyn (Gary) Ulland of Austin, Minnesota, Mary (Dale) Ramsey of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and Beverly Bremer of Owatonna, Minnesota; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Alice Flim of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Sadie (Ed) DeJong of Arizona; one brother Sidney (Audrey) Bremer of Albert Lea, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Sadie Bremer; three brothers and three sisters.

Private family services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.