Eunice C.

Riemer

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Eunice will be remembered for her intelligence, discipline, warmth, and the many lives she touched through her work, her service, and her friendships.

Eunice C. Riemer, née Jocius, passed away on November 6, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. She was born on September 25, 1946, in Bridgeport, Illinois, and lived a life marked by dedication, learning, service, and enduring love for family and friends.

Eunice built a remarkable career in nursing and medicine through determination and hard work. She graduated from the Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing, then continued her education by obtaining her pre-med studies and an MBA from Aurora University. After working for seven years in post-anesthesia recovery, she later earned her Certificate for Nurse Anesthetist. Her commitment to caring for others was matched by her commitment to excellence, and she carried both throughout her professional life. She also served her country with pride, retiring from the United States Air Force Reserves in 2006.

In her younger years, Eunice was athletic and energetic, enjoying swimming, water ballet, ice skating, and volleyball. She found happiness in the companionship of others and treasured all of her friends, both near and far. One of the most cherished moments of her life began on Memorial Day weekend in 1970, when she met Tom in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Their meeting soon led to marriage and a lasting bond that remained central to her life.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Riemer, who passed away on May 17, 2016, and by her parents, Edward F. Jocius and Lottie C. Jocius, née Kochan. She is survived by her brother, Richard Jocius, who carries forward her memory with love.

A graveside service will be held on November 11, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 414 North River Street, Montgomery, Illinois 60538.

Eunice will be remembered for her intelligence, discipline, warmth, and the many lives she touched through her work, her service, and her friendships. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.