Obituaries
J. Lester “Les” Denlinger
J. Lester (Les) Denlinger, 100, formerly of 1612 Oak Lane, Lancaster, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Luther Acres Manor. His wife of 73 years Margaret R. Stouffer Denlinger is also a resident of Luther Acres, and both were life members of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Paradise.
Born in Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late John M. and Lillian Eby Denlinger. A graduate of Lancaster Business College and a registered professional engineer, Les was a mechanical design engineer with Armstrong World Industries for 45 years. He was a project engineer for Denlin, Inc. following his retirement. Les sold cars to family and friends on a part time basis thru Shirk and Keim Chevrolet in Paradise.
A quiet man with very high standards, Les taught by example and was respected by all who knew him for his fairness, honesty and hard work ethic.
In addition to his wife Margaret, Les is survived by two sons, Robert L., husband of Joanne Denlinger, Lititz and Richard C., husband of Nannette S. Denlinger, Lancaster; two granddaughters, Jill D. wife of Dennis Millhouse, Lititz and Cherie May, Lancaster; two great-grandsons and two sisters, Helen Hess and Edith Huber. He was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Osborne and a brother Mervin Denlinger.
A private funeral service will be held for the immediate family. Please omit flowers. Those desiring, may make contributions in memory of Les to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visitSnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100
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I always thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with Les…our talks, his sharing of advice. I learned from him. He was always so very supportive of me and my company since the day I bought it from David Shirk. His kindness and counsel were always appreciated. I share your sadness that Les will no longer be with us, but I also share your joy that he has certainly gone on to a much better place. God Bless your entire family.
Alan Keim
I would like to express my condolences to the family for your loss.
John Eshleman
Dear Denlinger Family (Bob),
My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Les. I never had the opportunity to meet Les and I’m sure I missed knowing a great man. To achieve all that he has and then make it to the century mark is quite an accomplishment. Your family was very fortunate, in deed, to have such a wonderful Dad as Les for such a very long time to advise, guide and love all.
John Musselman, Berryville, Virginia
