Uncle Fred was born in Republic to Alex and Jesse Bremner. He grew up on a local ranch as the youngest of five children. He graduated from Republic High School. Uncle Fred was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribe and a U.S. Navy Veteran.

After attending Kinman Business University in Spokane he returned to Republic and worked for the U.S. Agriculture Department. He then worked in the office of the Ferry County Treasurer. After that he worked as the manager at the Republic Hospital until he joined the U.S. Navy. He became a Navy corpsman. His last 18 months he was assigned to the Marine Corps spending 14 months in Japan. After his discharge he became a member of the Naval Reserves.

On returning to Republic, he again worked for the Agriculture Department, then three years for the U.S. Forest Service. He assisted in surgeries at the Republic Hospital. He took a job with the Republic U. S. Post Office and in 1967 he became the Postmaster. This is a position that he held until he retired in 1988. During his time as Postmaster, he held the position as the National Vice President Seattle Region.

He held many positions in the community. He was a member of the Grange, Ferry County PUD commissioner, a member of the Republic City Council, held numerous positions in the local American Legion post, and was a member of the Merry Go Round board. Uncle Fred was a 50 year member of the Cemetery board and an active member of the Presbyterian Church. He held a part-time job with Bergh Funeral Service.

Uncle Fred traveled to many parts of the world. This included Japan, China, Egypt, and Scotland.

He was important in the lives of many people throughout Ferry County. This was evidenced by the number of people that were not related to him calling him Uncle Fred.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Sharon Russell, Dave (MaryAnne) Fritts, Daryl Fritts, Erlene Anderson, Connie Montague, Ron (Susie) Montague, Trish Nelson, Jim (Terra) Montague, Jane (David) Risley, Carla Bremner, Beth (Ken) Brown, Julie (Gerry) Lohman, Allen (Lois) Bremner, Kathy Bremner, Donna Bremner, and Craig Bremner. He is also survived by the next generations of nieces and nephews: 33 great, 47 great-great, and 5 great-great-great.

He was preceded in death by: Parents Alex and Jesse Bremner, an infant brother, Helen (Clyde) Fritts, Lillian (John) Montague, Art (Esther) Bremner, Ralph (Marianne) Bremner, nephew Danne Anderson, and one great nephew Jake Windsor.

The family would like to thank Mary Jo and Jim Olsen and their staff at MJ's Adult Family Home for their excellent care.

All of his nieces and nephews were blessed to have such a wonderful and caring Uncle. He was there to make us laugh, applaud our triumphs, and join in our celebrations. He held our hands and comforted us in our sorrows. Uncle Fred was a constant in our lives, the glue that held our family together. Our hearts are broken but our lives have been enriched by the memories he leaves behind.

Services will be held Saturday at 11:30, November 26 ^th at the Presbyterian Church.  Family Viewing from 10:30 - 11:00.  Internment at the Republic Cemetery will follow.

Suggested Memorials:  Republic Cemetery Association, Presbyterian Church, or Forget Me Not Animal Shelter.