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 Harold
A. Weidman, 71, of Lititz, joined the Church Triumphant peacefully
on Monday, January 5, 2009 after a courageous journey with cancer.
Born in
Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd A. and Sarah (Urey)
Weidman. He was the beloved husband of Priscilla A. (Brown)
Weidman. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
in June. He was also the loving father of three children.
He was a
faithful member of Lancaster Moravian Church, having served as an
elder, treasurer, and general church maintenance.
He retired
from the US Army as a Sgt. Major on May 31, 1981 after 20 years of
service. In addition he served 4 years in the US Air Force
1956-1960 after graduation from Penn Manor H.S. During his
military career, Harold served overseas in Pakistan, the
Philippines, Korea, Christmas Island, and Berlin, Germany, as well
as state side duty NH, NJ, MA, and VA.
Most
recently, Mr. Weidman worked in the maintenance and procurement
department for the Hempfield School District, retiring in 1999.
He graduated
from the Western New England College, Springfield, MA in 1981.
He was a
member of the American Legion Post 56 of Lititz, VFW Post 1463 of
Lititz, the Red Rose Coin Club of Lancaster, and the Red Rose
Veterans Honor Guard where he participated in 517 services.
Surviving
besides his wife are a daughter, Deborah Christine wife of Kenneth
Paul Howe of Hudson, OH; son, Michael Stuart husband of Angela
Christine Weidman of Portland, OR; daughter, Rachel Elizabeth wife
of Jonathan Eigen of Peoria, AZ; God-daughter, Jody Maye Weissler
of Lansing, MI; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 1 great grand
daughter (on the way, due in March); a sister, Sarah A. wife of
Edward Danz of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by a brother, Richard A. Weidman; and a sister,
Delores A. Keller.
A viewing,
with Casket Guard provided by RRVHG, will be held at the Charles
F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike,
Lititz, PA on Friday from 11am-1pm, concluding with a prayer
service at 12:45pm. The funeral service will be held at the
Lancaster Moravian Church, 1460 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 on
Saturday at 11am with Pastor Dean Easton officiating. The family
will receive guests at the church from 10am until the time of
service. A luncheon reception will immediately follow the
service. Military honors will be rendered at the graveside in
Conestoga by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.
Please omit
flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Harold's memory to
the Lancaster Moravian Church, the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard,
P.O. Box 1972, Lancaster, PA 17608 or Hospice of Lancaster Co.,
685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send online
condolences visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com. |
