Raymond Shirk, Sr
February 28, 1912 — January 1, 2013
Raymond W. Shirk, Sr., 100, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1912 to the late Walter D. Shirk and Edna E. Shirk nee Gassert in Lebanon. He was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He worked as a timekeeper and was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He was responsible for connecting the first televisions in Lebanon County.
Surviving are sons Ronald A. Shirk, Lebanon, Raymond W. Shirk, Jr., Reading; grandchild Galen W. Shirk, Lebanon; brother James Shirk; sisters Helen Stone, Lucille Peiffer, Martha Wentling; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife Dorothy M. Shirk nee Hackman.
Viewing will be on Monday, January 07, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Monday, January 07, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the church.
Burial will be at Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon, with full military honors, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Haven , 590 S. 5th Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
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