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The Festus Fire Department announced the passing of Fire Chief Kevin Cremer due to complications from COVID-19.
Chief Cremer died in ICU on Jan. 24, after a weeks-long battle with the virus.
The Festus Fire Department said Cremer was a 29-year veteran of the fire service.
He spent 13 years at Hematite Fire Protection District and started with the Festus Fire Department in September 2005.
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