Obituaries
Frank D. Shimer, Jr., 78
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 7th. 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 32nd 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
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So Sorry to hear about the passing of your father, Frank. I know that it’s been years since we last spoken but I just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you and your family. Hope you are doing well.
Regards,
Alice Tesmer
Nancy, Frank, Scott and Chris,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in sympathy at this time with your loss. Many fond memories of haircuts in the back yard, pancakes, building tree forts, racing go-carts and of course the rabbits.
My Love,
Chip Hoffman
1376 Shadow Ln.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
239-872-3335
My name is John Sayer and I know that you don’t know me…..I met Frank at the Universal Health Club……he was upstairs trying to work out on a machine…..what attracted me to him was that big smile he had on his face and his witty sense of humor……we just clicked and had a very rich relationship which was fueled by discussion on car restoration, jet planes, model planes, motorcycles ……..one thing that he didn’t want to talk about was women…..he always said that those days were over and that my day would be coming too…..he made me laugh and I will miss him terribly………..the only solace we can get out of any death is knowing that there will be no more discomfort………….Please accept my deepest condolences at this very trying time for you all
On behalf of the RCW Family, we want to extend our condolences to the family.
RCW
Morton Grove, IL
Dear, Mrs.Shimer, Frank, Scott and Chris,and the entire Shimer family,
I am Frank Shimer III’s next door neighbor Dave Hess, My mother and I would like to send our deepest sorrow for the loss of Mr. Shimer, he will be deeply missed, our hearts and prayers are with you always.
