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 50 ^th 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.