Joseph R. "Joe" Boyer, 92, of Cleona, died on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 at Broad Mountain Nursing Center.
He was born on Sunday, April 04, 1920 to the late Paul F. Boyer and Carrie Boyer-Rauch nee Peiffer in Lebanon.
He was a member of St. Paul''s United Church of Christ-Hamlin. He retired as a carpenter and was a veteran of the
Army in World War II. He was a member of VFW and Retired Steelworkers Club. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and
bowling .
Surviving are wife Mildred M Boyer nee Brightbill, Cleona; daughters Kay spouse of Dennis R. Schmehl, Lancaster,
Donna Garnett, Glen Burnie, MD; sons Neil spouse of Terry L. Boyer, Lebanon, Keith spouse of Tina Boyer,
Annville; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother Robert Rauch, TX; sisters Marie Young, Lebanon, Salesa
spouse of Raymond Calderon, AZ. He was preceded in death by sisters Verna Clay, Elizabeth Thierwechter,
Margaret Althouse; brother Richard Rauch.
Viewing will be on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Paul''s United Church of Christ-
Hamlin, 129 Chestnut Hill Road, Fredericksburg.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the church.
Burial will be at Klopp''s Union Cemetery, Fredericksburg, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul''s UCC- Hamlin, 129 Chestnut Hill Road, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
www.christmansfuneralhome.com