Fred Nimer, age 94, of Troy, OH passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1930 in Danbury, CT. to the late George and Julia (Nasser) Nimer.

Fred married the love of his life, Margaret Alice Hillegass on April 21, 1952 at Fort Sill, OK. She passed away October 22, 2006 at age 74. He will be missed by his family: Daniel J. Nimer of Troy, Bradley J. and Jenny A. Nimer of Tipp City, Tyler J. and Mickie Nimer of Tipp City, Julia M. Nimer of Troy and Patrice M. Cook of Tipp City; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Carnes of Vandalia, Dustin (Joni) Cook of Louisville, KY, Lindsay (RC) Kraft of W. Milton, Jamie Cook of Troy, Danielle (Wade) Smith of Alexandria, KY, Jackie Nimer of Scarsdale, NY, Beau (Sheila) Nimer of West Chester, Samantha Nimer of Vandalia, Taylor (Geoff) Finn of Troy, Luke Nimer of Tipp City and Abbi Nimer of Troy; 21 great grandchildren; siblings: Madeline Jowdy of Danbury, CT and Yvonne LeFevre of Florida. In addition to his parents and wife, Fred was preceded in death by brothers: George, Jr., Samuel and James Nimer; sisters: Helen Jowdy and Jean Haddad and infant son: Fred Nimer Jr.

Fred graduated from Danbury High School in 1948. After one year at the University of Connecticut he enlisted in the United States Air Force in September of 1950.  While in the service, he graduated from Radar School at Keesler Air Force Base near Biloxi, MS. He was chosen to join a sixty man 1009 Special Weapons Squadron in Washington, DC. After completing specialized training in Maryland and Fort Sill, OK, this special group was issued a "Q" clearance above Top Secret and was deployed to all parts of the world in groups of two.  Fred volunteered for the war zone in Korea.  The team consisted of 7 men due to the nature of the area being a war zone.  The mission of all members throughout the world, now having been de-classified, was to gather any and all information pertaining to the development and use of an Atomic Bomb by any country, friend or enemy. Spying on North Korea was the target for Fred's group.

Seven months prior to the end of the Korean War, Fred was returned home due to the death of his newborn son Fred, Jr. He was subsequently stationed in Laramie, WY to train future members of the 1009 Special Weapons Squadron.

Upon discharge from the Air Force 1954, Fred and Margaret returned to Connecticut where he resumed his college education, taking classes at Yale University, University of Bridgeport, CT and Western Connecticut University in Danbury, CT.  As an Electronics Engineer, with Consolidated Controls Corp. in Bethel, CT, he worked on the development of the first robot for the automotive industry.

In 1966, Fred joined AMP Inc. in Harrisburg, PA as a Sales Engineer. He was relocated to the AMP Headquarters in Columbus, OH and then to Troy, OH in January of 1970 as a Field Sales Engineer.

While living in Troy before and after retirement, Fred was an active and past board member at the Troy Country Club, a member of Troy Elks Lodge 833. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and enjoyed golf and his family. He was a very caring family man and was grateful for the love that surrounded him.

Service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends from 4:00PM-7:00PM on Monday and from 10:00AM -11:00AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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