Obituaries
William G. Daum, Jr., 89
February 24, 2019
William G. Daum, Jr., 89, of East Petersburg, died on February 24, 2019 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, PA on July 19, 1929, he was the son of the late William G. Daum and Ellen V. Wendler Daum. He was the widower of Grace Loraine Demmy, Ephrata, who died in 1991. Predeceased by a brother, Dr. Jere J. Daum, Potomac, MD; and a sister, Barbara Ann McIntyre, Lititz. He is survived by his son, Mark William Daum, companion of Sharon, of Mount Joy.
Bill graduated from McCaskey H.S. in 1947. He served in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division 505 Regiment, Paratrooper for 4 years from 1948-1952. He worked 38 years at Armstrong World Industries in the Floor Plant Corlon Lab as a technician. Bill also retired from Manheim Auto Auction.
In past years, Bill enjoyed going to the beach for annual vacations and going on cruises. He was very active swimming laps and taking long walks.
As per Bill’s request, no services will be held. Bill will be laid to rest at Bowman’s Cemetery, Ephrata, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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February 27, 2019
Dear Mark and Sharon, We saw Bill at the Isaac’s restaurant, about four years ago, on Veterans’ Day. He was there for his free sandwich. What a surprise to read that he was in the 82nd airborne. Being a humble man, he didn’t mention that. He was such a good person and always had a kind word to say.
Mark, your Mom and Dad were so proud of you and your accomplishments. You were the light of their lives. We would see and talk to them at the Armstrong Christmas parties. They aways spoke of you.
Then, there was Goodie. We won’t forget how excited our boxer, Samson, was when Bill stopped in at our house. He must have recognized him as a “boxer person.”
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you, both. There is a new angel in heaven, now, and his name is Bill. God bless you. Susan and Mark Lutter
February 27, 2019
We all will certainly miss Bill. We enjoyed our holiday dinners so much with him. He certainly enjoyed his food. He was a hoot and kept us all laughing. If we only would have known him longer. Love Tom and the Shrimp lady.
February 27, 2019
I have so many good memories working with Bill in the Corlon Lab. Not only was Bill an expert at paint matching, he also was a very kind man. We had a great deal of fun togehter. I remember Bill as a real gentleman. My condolences to his family.
