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field of music, first teaching, then playing in a theater and with dance orchestras in Bay City and neighboring towns.

During World War I, DeRemer put his former aviation experience to good use by becoming a foreman with the Wilson Body Company of Bay City, who were engaged in building parts for DeHavilland military planes. Even while working there he played in theater orchestras at night, and after the war continued his regular orchestral activities until the early 1930's when the movies put an end to music in the theater. DeRemer then became the announcer and musical program director for Bay City Radio Station, WBCM, where he remained until his retirement in August, 1958. While there, he sponsored various children and youth programs, some of which also developed into stage productions. On occasion DeRemer also lectured on his early experiences in aviation. During his active days in the theater he met and played for many of the greatest stage actors and actresses of that era.

DeRemer, who during his later years continued to play with local musical groups and conduct studio orchestras at civic functions, passed away suddenly at Bay City on his birthday, February 21, 1962, at age 73. He was survived by his wife, Annette, and one son by a former marriage. Burial was in Elm Lawn Cemetary, Bay City, Michigan. He was to have been honored with a special "Lionel DeRemer Day" at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda, Michigan, in APril on the 50th anniversary of winning his pilot license, and later to be presented his 50th Year Early Bird Plaque at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Mrs. DeRemer was present and accepted his Plaque in Washington on April 16, 1962.

Early Bird and Flying Pioneer, Lionel DeRemer deserves great credit for the part he played in helping to lay the early foundation of aviation progress. His name will long remain among that exclusive group who, with their pioneering, experimenting, foresight, and courage, gave the world the wonderful air travel facilities we enjoy today.

Due credit is given Mrs. DeRemer for her major contribution and assistance in preparing this biography.