Frank D. Shimer, Jr., 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Moravian Manor in Lititz.

He was the husband of Nancy L. Stoner Shimer, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage this past September 7 ^th . Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Frank D., Sr.  and Helen E. Parkin Shimer.

Frank had been a safety engineer for Engle, Hambright and Davies for 24 years until his retirement in 1992. He had also served as the manager or the Middle Department Assn. of Underwriters in Harrisburg for 25 years.

A 32 ^nd degree Mason, Frank was a member of the West Shore F&A Masonic Lodge 681 in Camp Hill. He loved to collect antique cars, but he also had a passion for helping others; he was everybody's handyman.

He was an active, long-time member of St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he had served on the Finance and Property Committees.

Frank was a US Air Force veteran, serving as a Sgt. with Airborne Electronics during the Korean War.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Frank D. III, married to Barbara Shimer of Coatesville, Scott S. married to Karen Shimer of Chicago, IL, and Chris D., married to Christine Shimer of Manheim, and his 5 grandchildren: Kathryn, Ashley, Stephanie, Heather, and Jordan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward S. Shimer.

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 10-11AM at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, with the Memorial Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603, the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100