Joe Ruemler, 51, of Wolcott, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He had battled cancer since July of 2007. He was born March 18, 1958 in Monticello to Bob and Ruth (Minnicus) Ruemler, and was a 1976 graduate of North White High School. His marriage was to Kathy E. Taggart on August 9, 1980 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Reynolds; she survives. Mr. Ruemler managed Farmers Co-op Company in Wolcott for 31 years until becoming ill. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. An avid outdoorsman he loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers. Surviving with his wife are daughters, Stacy Shoop (husband: Clay) of Delphi, Kendra Ruemler of Crawfordsville, Maggie Ruemler of Westfield and Jessica Ruemler of Wolcott; his mother, Ruth Ruemler of Reynolds; sisters, Connie Stimmel (husband: Dick) of Monon, Deb Singer of Florida and Kathy Jones (husband: Barry) of Warsaw and brothers; Jeff Ruemler (wife: Shellie) of Monon, Phil Ruemler (wife: Carol) of Brookston, Don Ruemler (wife: Laurie) of West Lafayette, Chris Ruemler (wife: Malinda), John Ruemler (wife: Carrie), Todd Ruemler (wife: Tracey) and Greg Ruemler (wife: Denise) all of Reynolds. Joe cherished spending time with his family and his dogs, Cody and Katy, and enjoyed the special friendships throughout his life. Also surviving is Chelsea Anker who was like a daughter to Joe. He had a special place in his heart for children and would be proud for any donations to be made to Riley Hospital for Children. Preceding him in death is his father, Bob Ruemler. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington; Fr. Thomas Fox and Msgr. Robert Sell to officiate. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Reynolds.