Ken Beinhauer's Obituary
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Ken Beinhauer, age 73, of Lewes, DE as of 2006, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at home following a long illness and was under the care of a doctor. He was born in West Fairview, PA, son of the late Henry L. and Anna E. Beinhauer.
He was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Class of 1954. He was married to Jacquelyn Nisley Beinhauer for 53 years. He retired in 1997 from Burnham Corporation (Burnham Holdings) as Human Resource Manager of the Hydronics Division after 32 years of service in Lancaster, PA. He was also co-founder of the Rheems Athletic Association, Rheems, PA. Rheems Athletic Association provides various sporting programs for young girls and boys. He enjoyed Penn State football and other sports as well. Fishing was his favorite pastime.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Deborah A. Smith wife of Dr. Samuel Smith of Middletown, PA and Gail Y. Stauffer wife of Marlin Stauffer, of Elizabethtown, PA; two sisters Doris and Jane Beinhauer, both of Elizabethtown, PA; five grandchildren, Brian Stauffer, Justin Stauffer, Abby Smith, Dr. Doug Smith, and Hunter Smith; one step-granddaughter, Gina Fready; one great-granddaughter, Cassy Stauffer; and one step great-granddaughter, Brianna Fready.
The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, April 6, 3-5 PM at the home of his daughter, Gail Stauffer, 2113 Snyder Drive, Elizabethtown, PA. Funeral arrangements are priviate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes, DE.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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