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William Elmer Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 18 Mar 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Elmer Klinger was born on 16 December 1933, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• William Elmer Klinger was baptized on 6 May 1934, St, Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He died on 16 March 2022, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  William E. Klinger
  December 16, 1933 - March 16, 2022
  William E Klinger, age 88, of Klingerstown, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his residence.
  He was born on Saturday, December 16, 1933, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Stanley R Klinger and the late Katie I (Ramberger) Klinger.
  He was a 1951 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.
  Bill was a meat cutter for Troutman Brothers and the former Boyer's Butcher Shop both of Klingerstown, he owned and operated the Klingerstown Market, and then worked part time for the former Midway Market, Valley View, and Boyer's Market, Lykens until his retirement.
  He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown.
  He was also a former Cub Scout Master.
  Bill enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; by two sisters, Marian Schreffler and Ruthann Sims, and by five brothers, Stanley Klinger, Roy Klinger, Glenn Klinger, Dennis Klinger, and Randall Klinger.
  He is survived by his wife Norma J (Wolfe) Klinger, to whom he was married for 65 years.
  He is also survived by two sons, William E (Brenda) Klinger, II of Fogelsville, Timothy C (Brenda) Klinger of Akron, OH; four granddaughters, Emilie N (Elliot) Walters of Dickinson, TX, Kaitlin E (Kameron) Kandefer of Sarasota, FL, Tiffany J Klinger of NYC, NY, Elizabeth A Klinger of NYC, NY; a grandson, Mark W Klinger of Philadelphia; a great granddaughter, Maya I Kandefer; a great grandson, Henry E Walters and a great grandson on the way; three brothers, Dean Klinger of Maryland, Don Klinger of Klingerstown, and Ronald Klinger of Campbelltown; a sister, Carol Troutman of Klingerstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Pat Wirick officiating.
  Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church.
  Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown.
  Memorial contributions can be made to St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 44 Main St, Klingerstown PA 17941 or to Advantage Home Health and Hospice, 1502 Highway Rt 61 South, Pottsville PA 17901.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.²
  
• He was buried on 19 March 2022, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Randall L. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Randall L. Klinger was born on 7 July 1950, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Randall L. Klinger died on 13 February 1961, Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 10.^3,1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Klingerstown Boy Dies From Heart Condition
  Randall L. Klinger, 10, Klingerstown, died yesterday afternoon in Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, of a heart condition.
  Born July 7, 1950, young Klinger was a son of Stanley and Katie (Ramberger) Klinger. Klinger was a fifth grade student in Mahantango Elementary Building of Tri-Valley Joint School. He attended St. Michael's Sunday School.
  Survivors include the parents, eight brothers, Stanley, Jr., Pillow; Roy, Mechanicsburg R. D. 4; William, Klingerstown; Dean, Lemoyne; a twin brother, Ronald, at home, and Glenn, Don and Dennis, at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Marlin Schreffler, Elizabeth-ville; Mrs. Darvin Troutman, Klingerstown, and Mrs. Mark Sims, Lykens, R. D.
  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 in Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown R. D., and continued in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. The Revs. Donald Wert and J. C. Glessner, Leek Kill, will officiate. Burial will be in the prtrish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 14 Feb 1961, Tue, Page 2.⁴
  
• He was buried on 17 February 1961, at St. Michael's Lutheran Churcg Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Glenn Lamar Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Glenn Lamar Klinger was born on 24 January 1944.²
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Glenn Lamar Klinger was baptized on 10 March 1945, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He died on 22 August 1991, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 47.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Glenn L. Klinger, 47, of 535 Mountain House Road, Halifax died, Thursday, Aug. 22, at home.
  He was a supervisory manager of United Parcel Service in Harrisburg. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of Tri-Valley Marines and the Northumberland Boat Club.
  Surviving are his wife, Gundurn B. Klinger; a son, Glenn I., and a daughter, Wendy Ann, both at home; his parents, Stanley R. Klinger of Millersburg, and Katie I. Ramburger Klinger of Klingerstown; seven brothers, Stanley H. of Lykens R.D., Roy E. of Camp Hill, William E. and Don H., both of Klingerstown, Dean E. of Marbury, Md., Dennis E. of Herndon R.D., and Ronald L. of Palmyra; and three sisters, Marian Schreffler of Elizabethville, Ruth Ann Simms of Lykens R.D., and Carol J. Troutman of Klingerstown.
  Services were held Monday at Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg. Burial, with military honors was in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Klingerstown.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabethville Ambulance Club, Main Street, Elizabethville 17023.³
  
• He was buried on 26 August 1991, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Marian Romaine Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marian Romaine Klinger was born on 27 February 1928, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.²
• Marian Romaine Klinger was baptized on 9 June 1928, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She married Marlin Leroy Schreffler, son of Samuel Schreffler and Katie Jemima Donmoyer, on 24 November 1949, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4
• Marian Romaine Klinger died on 4 March 2011, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Marian R. (Klinger) Schreffler, 83, of West Broad Street, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
  She was born February 27, 1928 in Klingerstown, the daughter of the late Stanley R., and Katie I. (Ramberger) Klinger.
  She had worked in the past for the former Ned Rich and Gorden Peters, in Elizabethville.
  She was a member of Trinity U.M. Church, Elizabethville.
  Survivors include, her husband, Marlin L. Schreffler, at home; two sons, Richard, husband of Sue Schreffler, Palmyra and Michael Schreffler, College Park, MD; daughter, Susan, wife of Steve Troutman, Elizabethville; six Brothers, Roy Klinger, Camp Hill, William Klinger, Klingerstown, Dean Klinger, Marbury, MD, Don Klinger, Klingerstown, Dennis Klinger, Herndon and Ronald Klinger, Campbelltown; two Sisters, Ruth Ann Sims, Lykens and Carol Troutman, Klingerstown; three Grandchildren, one Great Granddaughter, two Step-Grandchildren, four Step-Great Grandchildren and one Step Great Great Granddaughter.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley, Glenn and Randell Klinger.
  The inurnment and memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
  Memorial donations can be made to her church: Trinity U.M. Church, P.O. Box H., Elizabethville, PA 17023.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes - Elizabethville is in charge of the arrangements
  Published in Patriot-News on March 6, 2011.³
  
• She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger² b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger² b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Marlin Leroy Schreffler^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlin Leroy Schreffler was born on 21 August 1921, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.⁴
• He was the son of Samuel Schreffler and Katie Jemima Donmoyer.³
• Marlin Leroy Schreffler married Marian Romaine Klinger, daughter of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger, on 24 November 1949, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,5
• Marlin Leroy Schreffler died on 19 August 2014, Kepler Home, Inc., Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 92.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELIZABETHVILLE- Marlin L. Schreffler, 92, of West Broad Street, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 at Kepler Home Inc., Elizabethville.
  He was born, August 21, 1921 in Dornsife ,son of the late Samuel, and Katie (Donmoyer) Schreffer. He was an Army Veteran and served during WW II .
  He was a retired welder and had worked for Bethlehem Steel in Steelton, PA.
  He was a member of Trinity UM Church, Elizabethville.
  He was a member of the American Legion Post 326; a former Lions Club member, and Life member of the Elizabethville Fire Co.
  He was the widower of Marian R. (Klinger) Schreffler.
  Survivors include 2 sons, Richard, husband of Sue Schreffler, Palmyra and Michael Schreffler, College Park, MD; Daughter, Susan, wife of Steve Troutman, Pillow; 5 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
  Memorial services will be private and at the families convenience.
  Memorial donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Elizabethville, handled the arrangements.
  Published in Patriot-News on Aug. 26, 2014.⁴
  
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Samuel Schreffler³ b. 6 Mar 1881, d. 14 Jun 1965
• Mother*: Katie Jemima Donmoyer³ b. 1888, d. 9 Oct 1961

Ruth Ann Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 13 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Ann Klinger was born on 12 May 1939, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Ruth Ann Klinger was baptized on 6 August 1942, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Mark Richard Sims, son of Henry Sims and Helen Dewalt, on 31 May 1958.^1,4
• Ruth Ann lives in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^5,4
• Ruth Ann Klinger died on 11 November 2020, Holy Spitit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 81.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Ruth Ann Sims
  May 12, 1939 - November 11, 2020
  Ruth Ann Sims, 81, of Lykens, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
  Ruth Ann was born in Klingerstown, on May 12, 1939, a daughter of the late Katie (Ramberger) and Stanley Klinger.
  She was preceded in death by her husband Mark R. "Sonny" Sims who passed away August 20, 2012.
  She graduated from the Tri-Valley High School in 1957 and retired from the USPS as a mail carrier.
  She was active member of St. Peters UCC, Lykens and a long time Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the Farm Women Association. She will be fondly remembered as an active person spending much time with family, friends and attending multitudes of social events.
  Ruth Ann is survived by a daughter, Doreen Dockey of Harrisburg and her companion Mike Coxen; two sons Alan Sims, of Lykens; and Brian, husband of Deanna Sims, of Klingerstown; one son in law, Rodney Fenstermacher; one sister Carol Troutman, five brothers William, Dean, Don, Dennis and Ron Klinger; 6 grandchildren, Megan, Kyle, Kurt, Kevin, Tyler and Dylan; 10 great grandchildren, Aiden, Robert, Remington, Madilyn, Lainey, Owen, Ricky, Emma, Isabella, and Cole; and friend Cindy Schaffer and family.
  She was also preceded in death by a daughter Carolyn Fenstermacher, and 5 siblings, Marian, Stanley, Roy, Glenn and Randy.
  Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 10-11 AM at St. Peter's UCC South Crossroads Road, Lykens with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Peter's UCC Cemetery, Lykens.
  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's UCC ,1289 South Crossroads Road, Lykens, PA 17048.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.³
  

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Mark Richard Sims^1,2

• Last Edited: 19 Jan 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mark Richard Sims was born on 12 June 1934, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Henry Sims and Helen Dewalt.²
• Mark Richard Sims married Ruth Ann Klinger, daughter of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger, on 31 May 1958.^1,2
• Mark Richard Sims died on 20 August 2012, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mark Richard "Sonny" Sims 78 of Lykens Township passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 unexpectedly at home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Ruth Ann (Klinger) Sims; the couple married Saturday, May 31, 1958.
  Born Tuesday, June 12, 1934 in Williamstown, PA he was a son of the late Henry and Helen (Dewalt) Sims. Sonny attended Lykens Twp. Schools and served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
  He had worked at Bixlers and retired from Ralston Purina in 1990.
  Sonny was an active and dedicated member of St. Peters United Church of Christ. He was also a Life member of the Diamond Jubilee VFW Post 2385 of Gratz.
  He enjoyed outdoor activities, and will be remembered for his love of family and friends, and his strong faith.
  Surviving are 4 Children, Alan Sims of Lykens, Brian Sims and his wife Deanna of Klingerstown, Carolyn Fenstermacher and her husband Rodney of Lykens and Doreen Dockey of Harrisburg; 6 Grandchildren Megan, Kyle, Kurt, Kevin, Tyler and Dylan; 3 Great Grandchildren, Aiden, Bobby and Remington two sisters Diana Bordner and Linda Knapp.
  He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, and 5 brothers.
  Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9-11 AM St. Peters U.C.C Church, S. Crossroads Road, Lykens, Pa where the funeral will follow at 11 AM with Rev. Jeffrey A. Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peters U.C.C. Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, PA has charge of the arrangements.
  Published in Patriot-News on August 22, 2012.²
  
• He was buried on 25 August 2012, at St. Peter's UCC Church Cemetery, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Henry Sims² d. b 2012
• Mother*: Helen Dewalt² d. b 2012

Stanley Howard Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 9 Sep 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Stanley Howard Klinger was born on 30 March 1930, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Stanley Howard Klinger was baptized on 22 June 1930, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Viola Carrie Dockey, daughter of Lester Dockey and Gladys M. Potter, on 28 August 1954.³
• Stanley Howard Klinger died on 5 September 2009, at his home on Rumshton Road, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  LYKENS - Stanley H. Klinger, 79, of 483 Rumshtown Road, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at his residence.
  He was born March 30, 1930, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Stanley R. and Katie (Ramberger) Klinger. On Aug. 28, 1954, he married the former Viola C. Dockey who survives.
  He was a 1948 graduate of the former Hegins Township High School and a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Marine Corps.
  Stanley retired in 1992 as a meat cutter from Troutman Brothers, Inc., at Klingerstown.
  He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church at Klingerstown, the Klingerstown and Gratz Fire Companies, the Erdman's Sportsman Association, and the Moose Lodge of Millersburg, and a former member of the Klingerstown Fire Police.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dale and Carol Klinger of Gratz and David Klinger of Lykens; three grandchildren, Chad Kissinger, Adam Klinger, and Ashlee Deibert; three great-granddaughters, Kayla Kissinger and Lindsey and Emily Deibert; three sisters, Marian Schreffler of Elizabethville, Ruth Ann Sims of Lykens, and Carol Troutman of Klingerstown; six brothers, Roy of Camp Hill, William and Don, both of Klingerstown, Dean of Marbury, Md., Dennis of Herndon, and Ronald of Palmyra; and nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall in 1961 and Glenn in 1991.
  Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, followed by a memorial service at 2 with the Rev. Jan Mills officiating.
  Burial will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Klingerstown.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown has charge of arrangements.
  Published in The Daily Item on 9/6/2009.³
  
• He was buried on 19 September 2009, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Roy Edgar Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 25 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Roy Edgar Klinger was born on 28 February 1932.²
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Roy Edgar Klinger was baptized on 24 April 1932, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Anzonetta Jane Hoffner, daughter of Russell Hoffner and Elizabeth Newcomer, circa 1958.³
• Roy Edgar Klinger died on 2 May 2013, at age 81.⁴
• He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Dean Elwood Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 13 May 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dean Elwood Klinger was born on 16 March 1936, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Dean Elwood Klinger was baptized on 7 August 1936, Frieden's Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Helen Lorraine Hornberger, daughter of George R. Hornberger and Bertha M. Schleig, on 31 August 1957, St. Peter's Reformed Church, West Cameron Township, Northumberland County, PA.^4,5
• Dean Elwood Klinger died on 18 March 2022, Pomfret, Charles County, MD, at age 86.³
• He was buried on 29 March 2022, at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles County, MD.^6,7
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dean Elwood Klinger
  March 16, 1936 - March 18, 2022
  Faith, hope and love—it is with great sadness that we let you know that Dean E. Klinger died on March 18, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Promfret, MD. He is survived by his children, Patricia A. Klinger, Wayne D. (Marilyn) Klinger, and Cynthia K. Klinger and grandchildren, Alexandra L. Wathen (Troy Greathouse), Wayne D. Klinger, Jr., and Madison N. Klinger. His wife, Helen Lorraine Klinger of 42 years predeceased him.
  Other survivors include sister Carol (Darvin) Troutman, brothers Donald (Christie) Klinger and Ronald (Rosanne) Klinger, Norma Klinger, Rudy Klinger; lots of nieces and nephews and honorary granddaughter Leanne Lakes and great grandson Delano H. (Toyan) Muniz, Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force.
  Born in Klingerstown, PA on March 16, 1936, Dean was a son of the late Stanley R. Klinger and the late Katie I. Klinger.
  As a child, he delivered newspapers and worked at the local butcher shop. He was 1953 graduate of the former Heigns Township High School and was the first boy scout in his troop to become an Eagle Scout. Immediately after his graduation he joined the U.S. Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. He began his career at Harrisburg Dairies, and later became the first watercraft safety officer with the Pennsylvania State Fish Commission. He is a lifetime member and past Commander of the Harrisburg River Rescue Squad and was an accomplished diver who saved many lives.
  In 1966 he accepted a job with the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC. He moved the family to Marbury, MD and was a former Cub Scout Master. He also is a lifetime member, past President and Firefighter of the Year for the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department serving since 1971.
  While working for the U.S. Coast Guard, he also held the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster and was a member of the International Photographers Association. He served as a Reserve Police Officer for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol.
  In 1996 after 30 years, he retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and began his lifetime wish of travelling the world with family and friends. He travelled throughout the U.S. and was able to visit both the Artic Circle and Antarctica; travelled throughout Europe and Asia. In addition to travelling his other hobbies included: standing on a barstool while water skiing; Scuba diving; hang gliding; unicycling and driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
  He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Washington, DC, Lodge #1; the Almas Temple Shrine in Washington DC; member of the Almas Yacht Club; and member of; and the American Legion Post #82.
  In 1957 he became a member of the Scottish Rite Freemasons and was awarded the 33rd degree by the Supreme Council and Sovereign Grand Commander on October 6, 2009.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Helen Lorraine; two sisters, Marian Schreffler and Ruthann Sims, and six brothers, Randall Klinger, Stanley Klinger, Roy Klinger, Glenn Klinger, Dennis Klinger, and William Klinger.
  He was a friend to all, and the family would like to acknowledge members of the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department and its leadership for their generosity and kindness over the years to the Klinger family along with the Charles County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Medical Services team.
  Visitation and service will be on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am; immediately following the visitation a Fireman’s Service will be held at 11:00 am at the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department located at 7035 Poor House Road, Indian Head, MD. Burial will take place at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD, followed by a reception at the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department or to Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA.^6,3
  

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Dennis Eugene Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Aug 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dennis Eugene Klinger was born on 8 March 1947, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• He was the son of Stanley Roosevelt Klinger and Katie Irene Ramberger.¹
• Dennis lives in Herndon, PA.⁵
• Dennis Eugene Klinger died on 17 July 2021, UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, at age 74.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Dennis E. Klinger
  HERNDON • Dennis E. Klinger (Dewey), 74, of Herndon, Pa., passed away July 17, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born March 8, 1947, in Klingerstown, Pa. He was the son of the late Stanley and Katie (Ramberger) Klinger. Dennis was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was retired from NAVSUP in Mechanicsburg. Dennis was a member of the Diamond Jubilee Memorial VFW Post 2385, Gratz, the Klingerstown Fire Co. and St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. Dennis was a devoted father and grandfather, who loved spending time with family and friends. He was known for his sense of humor and was always “terrible, but thanks for asking,” one of his many ways to get a smile. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Klinger; two grandchildren, Morgan Moore and Jason Moore; two great-granddaughters Sawyer and Hazelee Moore; one sister Carol (Darvin) Troutman; four brothers, Dean Klinger, William (Norma) Klinger, Don (Christie) Klinger and Ronald (Rosanne) Klinger; one sister-in-law, Gudrun Klinger; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by two sisters, Marion (Marlin) Schreffler and Ruth Ann (Mark) Sims; four brothers, Stanley (Viola) Klinger, Roy (Anzonetta) Klinger, Glenn Klinger and Randy Klinger; and one sister-in-law, Lorraine Klinger. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. Visitation for family and friends will start at 10 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. and a graveside internment with military honors to follow. All are welcome to come and celebrate Dennis’ life. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania. Paid by funeral home.⁴
  

• Father*: Stanley Roosevelt Klinger¹ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 9 Aug 1995
• Mother*: Katie Irene Ramberger¹ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999

Joseph L. McAndrew¹

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2006

• Joseph L. McAndrew died before 2001.¹

Nevin Charles Rothermel¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nevin Charles Rothermel was born on 4 December 1916, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Charles Edwin Rothermel and Mary Cardella Shaffer.¹
• Nevin Charles Rothermel married Elsie Lavina Scheib, daughter of Lewis Andrew Scheib and Katie Lovina Hartman, on 19 June 1937, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
• Nevin Charles Rothermel died on 15 June 2006, R.R. 1, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 89.¹
• Obituary in Harrisburg Patriot-News:
  Nevin C. Rothermel, 89, of RR 1, Dornsife, died Thursday, June 15, 2006 in his residence. He had been in ill health for the past few weeks.
  Born in RR 1, Lykens, on December 4, 1916, he was a son of the late Charles E. Rothermel and Mary (Shaffer) Rothermel Phillips.
  He was a retired farmer and employee of TRW in Harrisburg, retiring in 1982. He was educated in the Kessler's School in Erdman.
  Nevin loved his family and enjoyed hunting, camping, and playing cards. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Erdman; the Good Sam Camping Club, Line Mountain Chapter #31; the Klingerstown Fire Company; the Erdman Sportman's Association; the Big Spring Hunting Camp in Potter County; and the Council of the Manor at Susquehanna Village in Millersburg.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie L. (Scheib) Rothermel, who died August 27, 2005; a daughter, Eleanor Rothermel in 1941; and a sister, Mildred Schwalm.
  Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Sandra Rothermel of Macungie and Marlin and Joan Rothermel of RR 1, Dornsife; one daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Robert Snyder of Leck Kill; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Alma Klinger of RD, Lykens; and one brother, Guy Rothermel of Winfield.
  Viewing will be from 9-11 a.m., Monday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Erdman, followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jan Mills, Rev. Barry Ridge, and Rev. Larry Baney officiating. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Erdman.
  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements. www.pennlive.com/obits
  Published in the Patriot-News on 6/17/2006.¹
  
• He was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: Charles Edwin Rothermel¹ b. 4 Apr 1887, d. 26 Jan 1957
• Mother*: Mary Cardella Shaffer¹ b. 21 Sep 1892, d. 19 Jan 1988

Romaine E. Mattern¹

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Romaine E. Mattern was born on 4 August 1932, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Leon Elwood Mattern and Margaret Viola Troutman.¹
• Romaine E. Mattern married Junion Wayne Erdman Jr., son of Lewis A. Erdman and Mabel Klinger, on 8 April 1950, Reformed Church, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2,3
• Romaine E. Mattern died on 18 October 2015, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  MILLERSBURG -Romaine E. Erdman, 83, of Medical Road, and formerly of Elizabethville, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at Manor At Susquehanna Village.
  She was born August 4, 1932 in Hebe, daughter of the late Leon and Margaret (Troutman) Mattern
  She was a retired manager and had worked for the American Legion Post #404, Elizabethville. Romaine enjoyed helping everyone but she especially enjoyed helping raise her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
  She was a member of Salem UCC, Pillow.
  Survivors include 2 Sons, Gary W. Erdman, and Randy L. Erdman; Daughter, Cynthia A. Miller (Michael), all of Elizabethville. Sister, Dorene Hawley (David), Millersburg; 8 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren.
  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale Mattern.
  A memorial will be private and held at the families convenience.
  Memorials may be made to Sun Home Health Hospice, PO Box 232, Northumberland, PA 17857
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc. Elizabethville, handled the arrangements.
  Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2015.²
  

• Father*: Leon Elwood Mattern¹ b. 16 Oct 1912, d. 29 Apr 1986
• Mother*: Margaret Viola Troutman¹ b. 18 Oct 1912, d. 19 Jun 2006

Randy Lee Erdman¹

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Randy Lee Erdman was born on 23 December 1954, Danville, Montour County, PA.²
• He was the son of Junion Wayne Erdman Jr. and Romaine E. Mattern.¹
• Randy Lee Erdman died on 19 August 2023, UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 68.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Randy Lee Erdman
  December 23, 1954 - August 19, 2023
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Randy Lee Erdman, age 68, of Wilhour Road,Washington Twp., died suddenly August 19, 2023, at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1954 in Danville, PA., the son of [the late] Junior and Romaine(Mattern)Erdman.
  He was retired from Rite Screen, Elizabethville. He also worked for Mopac, Elizabethville for many years.
  Randy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Bent Arrow Hunting Club in Emporium, PA for several years. He was also a member of the Erdman Sportsman's Association and the Gratz VFW Post 2385.
  Surviving are his son, Jason (Shelia) Erdman, State College and daughter, Miana (Matthew) Gessner, Elizabethville; 2 Granddaughters, Ella Erdman and Kyrah Gessner; Grandson, Axten Zimmerman; Sister, Cindy (Mike) Miller, Elizabethville; Brother, Gary Erdman, Elizabethville; Three nieces, Madison (Erik) Germani, Lykens, Jamie (Andy) Byrnes, Harrisburg and Shana Erdman, Millersburg; Nephew, Michael Miller, Elizabethville; Aunt and Uncle, Dorene and David Hawley, Millersburg and several cousins
  The outpouring of support from friends offering help and rides to treatment was overwhelming, for which he was so appreciative. Randy will be sorely missed by many friends and neighbors who joined him daily on his carport to discuss their lives and share a laugh , especially Tim and Mike.
  Honoring Randy's wishes, there will be no services held.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.³
  

• Father*: Junion Wayne Erdman Jr.¹ b. 4 May 1931, d. 29 Mar 1999
• Mother*: Romaine E. Mattern¹ b. 4 Aug 1932, d. 18 Oct 2015