Obituaries
C. Daniel Biemesderfer, 84
C. Daniel Biemesderfer, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Luther Acres.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Dr. D. Luke and Elva Walter Biemesderfer. He was formerly married to Dawn Peechatka Brooks of East Petersburg.
Dan served as the superintendent of the Ephrata Area School District for 14 years until his retirement in 1983. Prior to this he had been an assistant superintendent for the Lancaster County Schools, as well as having been the principal of Ephrata High School.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Millersville for the last 8 years. For 40 years, he had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ephrata, where he had been very active, serving on church council and leading bible studies.
He was active in community service, serving on the board of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg as well as on the board of WITF Television.
A US Army veteran of World War II, Dan served as a Tech 5 in the European Theater.
Dan was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan.
He is survived by his children: Christopher D. Biemesderfer married to Rebecca Jensen of Washington, DC, Lisa D. married to Gary Carr of Phoenix, AZ, and Jonathan D. Biemesderfer of Portland, OR; his grandson Bryan Hill of Tucson, AZ, and his sister Martha married to the Rev. Frederick T. VanderPoel of Lititz. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert W. Biemesderfer.
Friends and family are invited to attend Dan’s Memorial Service and reception to follow on Saturday, January 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 222 N. George St., Millersville, PA, the Rev. Burton Parry officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Dan’s memory to the Lancaster Farmland Trust, 125 Lancaster Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579 or to the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville 872-5041. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Biemesderfer. What a special person…very friendly and always smiling whenever I had the pleasure of seeing him. He was our neighbor around the block when I was growing up, and in more recent years I’d often see him at Oregon Dairy Restaurant.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him, but I’m sure he’s being loved in heaven!
Blessings to the family,
Kori Jantzen
We were truly blessed for Mr.Biemesderfer sacrifices and courage to have placed 14 years of his life for the betterment of community service serving as chief administrator for the Ephrata School District.
His accomplishments are appreciated and respected well beyond any words. His inspirations of being a firm and yet fair mentor is what lives in my life as he kept me on the right path to complete my education and establish goals.
My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Michael W. Wert Lititz, Pa. mwwert@dejazzd.com EHS Class of 1975
My thoughts are with you all–Lisa, Chris, and Jonathan. –Cathy Smith Bayliss
Although we have not met, we are cousins several times removed. Dan’s father,Luke ,and my Grandpa, Roy S. Buch, were first cousins. Luke and Stanley came to my Grandpa’s funeral in 1980. Grandpa and Luke always kept in touch. His mother, Barbara and Luke’s mother, Aunt Ada, were sisters — believe their maiden name was Harnish. The two of them always spoke PA. Dutch when they got together, Grandpa used to say that Luke was always "smart as a whip!!" I just wanted to share these memories with you.
So, I would like to express my sympathy for the passing of Dan. Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
With sympathy, Lana Buch Murray
Nancy and I extend our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your father. Dan was helpful to me in following him in the Superintendency of the Ephrata Area School District.
With Christ’s Love,
Dr. Theodore & Nancy Soistmann
Chris, Lisa, and Jonathan
I am sure your thoughts today are difficult, however, I would remind you of all the good things I and may other’s remember about your father, he was a good hard working man, he was an influence in my life as I am sure was in many others, please accept my condollences.
Jimmie A. Reedy
Our deepest sympathy to all the members of the Biemesderfer family.
Dan was a kind and fair gentleman, who led the Ephrata Area School District for fourteen years. We also know the many ways that Dan served the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ephrata.
May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Lloyd (Mike) and Henrietta Mull
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Biemesderfer. I had him as a teacher at Gordon Jr High School. I remember him very well in class 1949-1950. Our prayers go out for his family.
Vern & Jacque Stump
San Antonio, TX
vernstump@satx.rr.com
