Sterling Erwin
October 18, 1914 — August 10, 2011
Sterling R. Erwin, 96, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Sunday, October 18, 1914 to the late William R. Erwin and Mabel Erwin nee Ulrich in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Army in World War II. Sterling worked for Western Union for 40+ years where he retired as a manager. He continued, after retirement, at Lebanon County Correctional Facility as a Chief Records Clerk for 18+ years and retired in 1990. He enjoyed walking and jigsaw puzzles. Sterling also liked people and watching sports.
Surviving are wife Ruth M. Erwin nee Potteiger, Lebanon; daughters Diane McKinney, Lebanon, Nancy Lynn, Lebanon; grandchildren Patrick McKinney, Jr., Brent Pottieger, Julie Smeltzer; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Susan C. Erwin; several siblings.
Viewing will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
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