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Wesley Geary Strohecker¹

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wesley Geary Strohecker is also referred to as W. George Strohecker in some sources.²
• Wesley Geary Strohecker is also referred to as West Geary Strohecker in some sources.³
• Wesley Geary Strohecker is also referred to as William Geary Strohecker in some sources.⁴
• He was born on 5 March 1870, Dauphin County, PA.^1,5
• He was the son of Henry Wiest Strohecker and Elizabeth Klinger.¹
• Wesley Geary Strohecker married Emma Jane Stiely, daughter of Reuben Stiely Jr. and Sarah Jane Kissinger, on 10 October 1891, Dauphin County, PA.⁶
• Wesley Geary Strohecker died on 18 December 1944, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 74.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  W. STROHECKER STRUCK BY CAR, FATALLY HURT
  Member Of Road Cindering Crew At Avon
  MONDAY NIGHT
  New Philadelphia Driver Fails To See Man
  West Geary Strohecker, 74, of 14 West Main Street, Myerstown, a former coal dealer of this city and a member of the road cindering crew of the State Highway Department, was fatally injured about 7:45 o'clock last evening on the Benjamin Franklin Highway, east of Lebanon, near Avon, when he was struck by a car operated by William J. Reagan, 19, of 3 Kimber Street, New Philadelphia, Pa.
  The accident, one of a series of crashes in the area last evening, was attributed to storm conditions that created many difficulties tor motorists, and combining flying snow and treacherous highways.
  According to police and hospital reports, Strohecker was with a crew of highway workers, cindering spots on the highway as a safety precaution for motorists, and had just completed his particular job, with the intention of taking up a position as highway flagman, when he was struck by the Reagan car. From what could be learned, Strohecker was in the center of the highway at the time, and the lantern he was carrying was not lit when the accident occurred.
  He suffered severe cerebral concussion, shock and multiple fractures of both legs, and expired in the Good Samaritan Hospital's emergency room ten minutes after he was brought into the hospital by Reagan. Coroner W.H. Brubaker stated today that he has not yet determined whether or not to hold an inquest. He stated that Reagan was released on his own recognisance, pending further developments hinging upon a complete investigation by the local stale police. Privates John B, Oberholtter and Peter P. Salus are working on the case for the state police.
  According to other members of the work crew, the cinder truck had moved on from the spot where they had Just completed their work, and none was aware that Strohecker was on the road without a signal light burning. Reagan told police that he came upon the man too suddenly to avoid the accident and he was unable to swerve his car away tn time to prevent his car from striking the flagman. Strohecker was In the employ of the State highway de partment for about five years.
  Mr. Strohecker is survived by his wife, the former Emma J, Stiely; a son. Clarence H. Strohecker, of Richland; and three daughters as follows: Bertha, wife of Charles Brocious, Cortland, N. Y; Mrs. Hannah Krelder, Quentin; and Alice, wife of Walter Hartz, Lebanon.
  Nine grandchildren, one greatgrandchild and a sister, Mrs. John Hoke, of Pillow, Pa., also survive. Mr. Strohecker was a member of the Reformed Church. The family formerly lived at Fourth and Walnut Streets this city when the Strohecker coal yard was located on Willow Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  The Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), 19 Dec 1944, Tue, Pages 1, 8.³
  
• He was buried on 22 December 1944, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^4,1,7

• Father*: Henry Wiest Strohecker¹ b. 18 Jul 1835, d. 20 Jun 1917
• Mother*: Elizabeth Klinger¹ b. 23 May 1835, d. 25 Nov 1909

Katie Moyer¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Katie Moyer was born on 25 March 1893.²
• She married Clarence Henry Strohecker, son of Wesley Geary Strohecker and Emma Jane Stiely, on 24 January 1918, Cortland County, NY.^1,3
• Katie Moyer died on 16 January 1957, at age 63.¹
• She was buried at Heidelberg Cemetery, Robesonia, Berks County, PA.²

Pearl E. Swanger¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Pearl E. Swanger was born circa 1901, Myerstown, Lebanon County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Joseph Swanger and Mary Hunsicker.²
• Pearl E. Swanger married Clarence Henry Strohecker, son of Wesley Geary Strohecker and Emma Jane Stiely, after January 1957.¹
• Pearl E. Swanger died on 30 August 1979, Palmyra Nursing Home, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Pearl E. Miller Strohecker
  Pearl E. Miller Strohecker, formerly of Myerstown RD 3, died Thursday in the Palmyra Nursing Home. She was 78.
  Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hunsicker Swanger and the wife of the late Clarence Strohecker. She was formerly the wife of John A. Miller, who died in 1956. They were the owners of Millers Poultry Farm and were well-known in the area while in the hatchery business. She was a member of the Myerstown United Church of Christ.
  She is survived by three sons, William A. Miller, Wilmington, Del; Vernon J. Miller, Hershey ; and John E . Miller, Myerstown; one sister, Helen Uhrich, Myerstown; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  The Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), 31 Aug 1979, Fri, Page 2.²
  

• Father*: Joseph Swanger²
• Mother*: Mary Hunsicker²

Joseph Swanger¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Joseph Swanger married Mary Hunsicker.¹

Mary Hunsicker¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Mary Hunsicker married Joseph Swanger.¹

Ammon Jacob Belleman¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ammon Jacob Belleman was born on 30 January 1898.³
• He was the son of Daniel Belleman and Elizabeth Geib.²
• Ammon Jacob Belleman married Verna Edna Strohecker, daughter of Wesley Geary Strohecker and Emma Jane Stiely.¹
• Ammon Jacob Belleman died on 25 August 1961, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA, at age 63.³
• He was buried on 30 August 1961, at Grand View Memorial Park, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.³

• Father*: Daniel Belleman²
• Mother*: Elizabeth Geib²

Daniel Belleman¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Daniel Belleman married Elizabeth Geib.¹

Elizabeth Geib¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Elizabeth Geib married Daniel Belleman.¹

Ammon Jacob Belleman Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ammon Jacob Belleman Jr. is also referred to as Ammon Geary Belleman in some sources.²
• He was born on 22 April 1923, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Ammon Jacob Belleman and Verna Edna Strohecker.¹
• Ammon Jacob Belleman Jr. died in April 1994.¹

• Father*: Ammon Jacob Belleman¹ b. 30 Jan 1898, d. 25 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Verna Edna Strohecker¹ b. 19 Feb 1899, d. 8 Oct 1944

Lee Calvert Belleman¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lee Calvert Belleman was born in 1928, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Ammon Jacob Belleman and Verna Edna Strohecker.¹
• Lee Calvert Belleman married Bonnadine M. Kreitz, daughter of Charles S. Kreitz and Dorothy M. Reich.¹
• Lee Calvert Belleman died on 24 June 2020.¹
• Online obituary:
  Lee Calvert Belleman, 92, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. Son of Ammon and Verna (Strohecker) Belleman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Lee graduated from Lebanon High School, Pennsylvania; Mars Hill Jr. College, North Carolina; Northwestern Schools, Minnesota; Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas. Served in the US Army in Korea from ’45-’47. Ministered as Christian Ed Director at Calvary Bible Church, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Youth Director at First Baptist Church, Woodbury, New Jersey, Christian Ed Director and later Pastor of Goss Memorial Church, Akron, Ohio for 29 years. After retirement, he continued to minister at Broadway Chapel, Kimmel, Indiana; Eisenbrauns Publishing, Warsaw, Indiana; and Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio.
  Lee was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie (Kreitz), and his dear friend, Martha Potter. He is survived by son, Benson (Amy) of Greenville, South Carolina; daughter, Rebecca (Craig) Tenaglia of Danville, Indiana; grandchildren, Andrew (Tiffany), Chelsea (Brian) Luebke, Alexander, Abigail, Hannah (Ray) Williams, Cody, Joseph; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Eli, Jaxon, Nicholas, Troyer, Emma, Gabriel, Ezekiel, Remiel, and Josiah.
  Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319 on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 12 to 2 p.m., (friends are requested to practice safe protocols for Covid19, including wearing a mask). Interment and graveside service on Thursday, July 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Grand View Memorial Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.¹
  
• He was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.¹

• Father*: Ammon Jacob Belleman¹ b. 30 Jan 1898, d. 25 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Verna Edna Strohecker¹ b. 19 Feb 1899, d. 8 Oct 1944

Bonnadine M. Kreitz¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Bonnadine M. Kreitz also went by the name of Bonnie.
• She was born on 31 January 1932.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles S. Kreitz and Dorothy M. Reich.²
• Bonnadine M. Kreitz married Lee Calvert Belleman, son of Ammon Jacob Belleman and Verna Edna Strohecker.¹
• Bonnadine M. Kreitz died on 13 November 1993, at age 61.¹
• She was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles S. Kreitz²
• Mother*: Dorothy M. Reich²

Charles S. Kreitz¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charles S. Kreitz married Dorothy M. Reich.¹

Dorothy M. Reich¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Dorothy M. Reich married Charles S. Kreitz.¹

Wayne C. Bellaman¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wayne C. Bellaman was born on 16 December 1938, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Ammon Jacob Belleman and Verna Edna Strohecker.¹
• Wayne C. Bellaman died on 27 May 2009, State College, Centre County, PA, at age 70.¹
• Online obituary:
  Wayne C. Bellaman, P.E. December 16, 1938 - May 27, 2009 Wayne C. Bellaman, P.E., 70, of Milesburg, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Dec. 16, 1938 to the late Ammon J. and Verna E. Strohecker Belleman, in Lebanon. He married the former, Nancy K. Lutz, July 11, 1959. She survives at home. Wayne was a graduate of Penn State where he received his degree in Civil Engineering and became a Professional Engineer. He was a civil engineer with Wilbur Smith and Associates of Columbia, S.C. and Sweetland Engineering of State College. Throughout his professional career he had the opportunity to assist in storm and wastewater master plans for communities throughout Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, and Egypt to ensure sustainable water quality. He was a member of the Milesburg Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and loved playing golf, bowling, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Michael D. Bellaman, of Chicago, Ill; one daughter, Michelle D. Bellaman, of Santa Monica, Calif; one brother, Lee C. Belleman, of Cedarville, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Campbell R. Bellaman, Colby E. Bellaman, and Connor M. Bellaman. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ammon G. Belleman; and one sister, Jane M. Belleman. Friends will be received 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2009, at Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. Funeral services, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Milesburg Baptist Church, Milesburg, with Pastor B. Jeffrey Trawinski, Rev. Dr. James E. Lutz, and Rev. Lee C. Belleman. Burial will be at Advent Cemetery, Boggs Twp., Centre Co. Memorial contributions may be made to the Milesburg Baptist Church, PO Box 821, Milesburg, PA 16853. Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg.¹
  
• He was buried at Advent Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre County, PA.¹

• Father*: Ammon Jacob Belleman¹ b. 30 Jan 1898, d. 25 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Verna Edna Strohecker¹ b. 19 Feb 1899, d. 8 Oct 1944

Jane Elizabeth Belleman¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jane Elizabeth Belleman was born on 29 September 1941, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Ammon Jacob Belleman and Verna Edna Strohecker.¹
• Jane Elizabeth Belleman died on 22 September 1945, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 3.¹
• She was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.¹

• Father*: Ammon Jacob Belleman¹ b. 30 Jan 1898, d. 25 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Verna Edna Strohecker¹ b. 19 Feb 1899, d. 8 Oct 1944

Arthur R. Kreider¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Arthur R. Kreider was born circa 1902, South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, PA.²
• He was the son of Aaron Kreider and Ella Kline.²
• Arthur R. Kreider married Hannah May Strohecker, daughter of Wesley Geary Strohecker and Emma Jane Stiely, on 9 June 1923, United Brethren Church, Avon, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• Arthur R. Kreider died on 19 January 1981, Cedar Haven, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Arthur R. Kreider, Retired Farmer
  Arthur R. Kreider, 79, husband of Hannah M. Strohecker Kreider, of State College, died Monday morning at Cedar Haven, Lebanon, following a lengthy illness.
  He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of the Midway Church of the Brethren. Born in South Lebanon Township, he was a son of the late Aaron and Ella Kline Kreider.
  Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Arthur S. Kreider, Port Matilda; three grandchildren; a brother, Irvin K. Kreider, Lebanon R5; and a sister, Mrs. Ertha Wenger, Myerstown, and several nieces and nephews.
  Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 20 Jan 1981, Tue, Page 6.²
  

• Father*: Aaron Kreider²
• Mother*: Ella Kline²

Aaron Kreider¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Aaron Kreider married Ella Kline.¹

Ella Kline¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Ella Kline married Aaron Kreider.¹

Arthur Strohecker Kreider¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Arthur Strohecker Kreider was born on 23 October 1926, Lebanon County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Arthur R. Kreider and Hannah May Strohecker.¹
• Arthur Strohecker Kreider died on 16 December 1999, at age 73.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  KREIDER, ARTHUR S., 73, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (Dec. 16, 1999) at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. He came here three years ago from his native Lebanon, Pa. He worked in the printing department at Pennsylvania State University and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of Assembly of God Church and the Intercessors for America Association. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice E; two sons, Craig N. and Keith B., both of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Karen M. Hartman, Pennsylvania; and four grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
  Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Florida), 18 Dec 1999, Sat, Page 183.²
  
• He was buried on 20 December 1999, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter County, FL.^3,4

• Father*: Arthur R. Kreider¹ b. c 1902, d. 19 Jan 1981
• Mother*: Hannah May Strohecker¹ b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 25 Jun 1999