The British Wrestlers Reunion are deeply saddened to announce the death of Frank Rimer.
Frank died of natural causes, quietly in his sleep, with no pain on the 12th February 2021.
Frank was fit and healthy the day before, so we are all very shocked but the comforting thing is knowing he went to bed the night before just like any other night, with no fear, no hurt, and with only love in his heart.
Although Frank had undergone a hip replacement operation in December he was recovering well and was back driving his car and doing some shopping etc, he had also had his first Covid jab and had no side effects. When we last spoke to him on Wednesday 10th February he was in fine form and was keeping himself busy during lockdown although he was keen to get back to his allotment which he loved tending to and had won awards for in recent years.
Frank was everyones friend, he was a legend in wrestling and had done it all. He was very instrumental in making the British Wrestlers Reunion the great success it is today and his sudden passing has devastated us all.
A full obituary has been posted to the Reunion website and Frank has also been added to the Dressing Room in the Sky.
Joe D'Orazio, Sarah Bridges and myself send our condolences to Franks family and friends at this very sad time and may he now RIP.
So very sorry to hear this. RIP Frank.
On the 12th February the wrestling world lost one of its greats when Frank Rimer passed away.
Since Franks passing the British Wrestlers Reunion have been in contact with the Rimer family and both Frank Jnr and his mother Mary have asked us to publicly thank everyone for the 100s of tributes that were paid to Frank on social media and via the Reunion website, they have all been read and they were of great comfort to them.
Franks funeral will be on the 25th of March and it will be live streamed for everyone who can’t be there at 2pm GMT. The link will be posted by Franks son, on his facebook page and on the Reunion website at a later date. Sadly, due to Government restrictions regarding Covid only a limited number of mourners will be allowed and these will be determined by the family so they apologise in advance to everyone who is unable to be there in person on the day.
If you wish to make any floral donations to the funeral then please send them to the address below for the morning of the funeral. Frank loved flowers so any donations are greatly appreciated. Doves Funeral Directors 1 Knightrider street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP
A memorial gathering will be held in due course so that we can all celebrate Franks life and details will be released once these have been put into place.
Frank is much missed by us all and may he RIP.
You can leave your own memories, photos, contribution at the following link:- https://frankrimer.muchloved.com/
On the 12th February the wrestling world lost one of its greats when Frank Rimer passed away.
Since Franks passing the British Wrestlers Reunion have been in contact with the Rimer family and both Frank Jnr and his mother Mary have asked us to publicly thank everyone for the 100s of tributes that were paid to Frank on social media and via the Reunion website, they have all been read and they were of great comfort to them.
Franks funeral will be on the 25th of March and it will be live streamed for everyone who can’t be there at 2pm GMT. The link will be posted by Franks son, on his facebook page and on the Reunion website at a later date. Sadly, due to Government restrictions regarding Covid only a limited number of mourners will be allowed and these will be determined by the family so they apologise in advance to everyone who is unable to be there in person on the day.
If you wish to make any floral donations to the funeral then please send them to the address below for the morning of the funeral. Frank loved flowers so any donations are greatly appreciated. Doves Funeral Directors 1 Knightrider street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP
A memorial gathering will be held in due course so that we can all celebrate Franks life and details will be released once these have been put into place.
Frank is much missed by us all and may he RIP.
You can leave your own memories, photos, contribution at the following link:- https://frankrimer.muchloved.com/
Really sad and all I can think about is how well Frank came across on the BBC Time Shift Show. Looked a real good guy. RIP
Such sad news.R.I.P Frank.
Sad news regarding Frank Rimer. Remember him well, a truly inspiring person who did a great deal for the wrestling fraternity. RIP Frank Rimer.
So sorry to hear that Frank has suddenly passed away. It is always sad to lose one of the wrestlers of the sixties.
Condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Frank
Commiserations to Frank’s family and friend. I regret I never got to speak to him at the reunion I attended, he was so damn busy, I felt I’d leave it for another day.
R.I.P.
A tribute to Frank Rimer
Shocking news.
Such a gent.
He had a special relationship with Johnny Yearsley, and built his own career accordingly.
RIP
RIP Frank Rimer
RIP Frank, my sympathies to his family and friends
Thank you Ken. This is truly shocking news, all the more so for it's suddenness. The co-operation between Heritage and the Reunion began whilst it was under Frank's stewardship, and has continued through yourself until this day. Condolences indeed to Frank's family and friends.