Luther W. Betsker, 95, of Spruce Street, Sunbury, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove.
Luther was born Nov. 1, 1926, in New Berlin, a son of the late Irvin C. and Lydia (Diemer) Betsker. On Oct. 29, 1947, he married the former June Marie Wetzel who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and Williamsport Technical School.
Luther proudly served in the United States Army from Feb. 28, 1945, until honorable discharge on Dec. 7, 1946. Upon his return he was employed as a union carpenter, working in various local businesses until he retired at the age of 60.
He was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sunbury.
Luther was a member of New Berlin American Legion Post 957 and the Americus Hose Co., Sunbury where he enjoyed meeting his friends for breakfast. Earlier in life he was active with the Boy Scouts, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Sea Scouts.
Luther was a talented woodworker, and an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Ron K. Barnhart; brothers, Charles and Rudolph in infancy; and one sister, Anna Kline.
Luther was born Nov. 1, 1926, in New Berlin, a son of the late Irvin C. and Lydia (Diemer) Betsker. On Oct. 29, 1947, he married the former June Marie Wetzel who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and Williamsport Technical School.
Luther proudly served in the United States Army from Feb. 28, 1945, until honorable discharge on Dec. 7, 1946. Upon his return he was employed as a union carpenter, working in various local businesses until he retired at the age of 60.
He was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sunbury.
Luther was a member of New Berlin American Legion Post 957 and the Americus Hose Co., Sunbury where he enjoyed meeting his friends for breakfast. Earlier in life he was active with the Boy Scouts, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Sea Scouts.
Luther was a talented woodworker, and an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Ron K. Barnhart; brothers, Charles and Rudolph in infancy; and one sister, Anna Kline.
Luther W. Betsker, 95, of Spruce Street, Sunbury, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Brookdale Grayson View, Selinsgrove.
Luther was born Nov. 1, 1926, in New Berlin, a son of the late Irvin C. and Lydia (Diemer) Betsker. On Oct. 29, 1947, he married the former June Marie Wetzel who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and Williamsport Technical School.
Luther proudly served in the United States Army from Feb. 28, 1945, until honorable discharge on Dec. 7, 1946. Upon his return he was employed as a union carpenter, working in various local businesses until he retired at the age of 60.
He was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sunbury.
Luther was a member of New Berlin American Legion Post 957 and the Americus Hose Co., Sunbury where he enjoyed meeting his friends for breakfast. Earlier in life he was active with the Boy Scouts, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Sea Scouts.
Luther was a talented woodworker, and an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Ron K. Barnhart; brothers, Charles and Rudolph in infancy; and one sister, Anna Kline.
Luther was born Nov. 1, 1926, in New Berlin, a son of the late Irvin C. and Lydia (Diemer) Betsker. On Oct. 29, 1947, he married the former June Marie Wetzel who preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and Williamsport Technical School.
Luther proudly served in the United States Army from Feb. 28, 1945, until honorable discharge on Dec. 7, 1946. Upon his return he was employed as a union carpenter, working in various local businesses until he retired at the age of 60.
He was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church, Sunbury.
Luther was a member of New Berlin American Legion Post 957 and the Americus Hose Co., Sunbury where he enjoyed meeting his friends for breakfast. Earlier in life he was active with the Boy Scouts, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Sea Scouts.
Luther was a talented woodworker, and an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son-in-law, Ron K. Barnhart; brothers, Charles and Rudolph in infancy; and one sister, Anna Kline.
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