Harry E. Schaeffer, 84, of Shillington, died July 12, 2008 at 2:45 PM in his residence. He was the husband of Miriam A. (Madenford) Schaeffer with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Naomi E. (Brendle) Schaeffer. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Harry was a High School Teacher in the Cocalico School District, Lancaster County. He taught Social Studies, Health & Physical Education and lastly Driver Education. He was Director of Athletics for 25 yrs and Baseball Coach for 14 yrs. with a very successful record. He retired in 1984. He was a 1942 graduate of Shillington H.S. and a 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College.
He played professional baseball for 9 years and was a member of the 1952 World Champion New York Yankees. On Jan. 31, 1985 he received The George W. Kirchner Memorial Award by the Lancaster Sports Writers and Broadcasters Assn. in grateful recognition for his contributions to sports in Lancaster County. On Sept. 27, 1986 he was taken into the east Stroudsburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and in 1992 he was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame - Berks Chapter.
Mr. Shaeffer was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shillington.
In addition to his wife he is survived by son, John M. husband of Amber Schaeffer, Austin, TX, two daughters, Susan R. wife of Allen Dissinger, Denver, PA and Sherry L. wife of William Redcay, Lincoln Park. There are 9 Grandchildren: Kelly, Ross, Stefanie, Christopher, Mindi, Todd, Jessica, Scott & Taylor and 2 Great Granddaughters, Haley & Alexis. He is predeceased by Brother Morris Schaeffer, Sister Mary Ruthhardt and Great Granddaughter Amber Nicole Dailey.
Funeral services from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Thursday 11:00 AM. Rev. Victor A. Kroninger officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, Viewing Wednesday evening 6-8 PM and Thursday 10-11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry's Memory by making contributions to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave. Laureldale, PA 19605.
Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster PA July 14, 2008∼Professional baseball player. Pitched in 5 games for the New York Yankees in 1952 and had Record of no wins and one loss with an Earned Run Average of 5.29. He was a member of the 1952 World Series Champions but did not appear in any games during the series.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Naomi E. (Brendle) Schaeffer. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Harry was a High School Teacher in the Cocalico School District, Lancaster County. He taught Social Studies, Health & Physical Education and lastly Driver Education. He was Director of Athletics for 25 yrs and Baseball Coach for 14 yrs. with a very successful record. He retired in 1984. He was a 1942 graduate of Shillington H.S. and a 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College.
He played professional baseball for 9 years and was a member of the 1952 World Champion New York Yankees. On Jan. 31, 1985 he received The George W. Kirchner Memorial Award by the Lancaster Sports Writers and Broadcasters Assn. in grateful recognition for his contributions to sports in Lancaster County. On Sept. 27, 1986 he was taken into the east Stroudsburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and in 1992 he was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame - Berks Chapter.
Mr. Shaeffer was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shillington.
In addition to his wife he is survived by son, John M. husband of Amber Schaeffer, Austin, TX, two daughters, Susan R. wife of Allen Dissinger, Denver, PA and Sherry L. wife of William Redcay, Lincoln Park. There are 9 Grandchildren: Kelly, Ross, Stefanie, Christopher, Mindi, Todd, Jessica, Scott & Taylor and 2 Great Granddaughters, Haley & Alexis. He is predeceased by Brother Morris Schaeffer, Sister Mary Ruthhardt and Great Granddaughter Amber Nicole Dailey.
Funeral services from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Thursday 11:00 AM. Rev. Victor A. Kroninger officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, Viewing Wednesday evening 6-8 PM and Thursday 10-11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry's Memory by making contributions to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave. Laureldale, PA 19605.
Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster PA July 14, 2008∼Professional baseball player. Pitched in 5 games for the New York Yankees in 1952 and had Record of no wins and one loss with an Earned Run Average of 5.29. He was a member of the 1952 World Series Champions but did not appear in any games during the series.
Harry E. Schaeffer, 84, of Shillington, died July 12, 2008 at 2:45 PM in his residence. He was the husband of Miriam A. (Madenford) Schaeffer with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Naomi E. (Brendle) Schaeffer. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Harry was a High School Teacher in the Cocalico School District, Lancaster County. He taught Social Studies, Health & Physical Education and lastly Driver Education. He was Director of Athletics for 25 yrs and Baseball Coach for 14 yrs. with a very successful record. He retired in 1984. He was a 1942 graduate of Shillington H.S. and a 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College.
He played professional baseball for 9 years and was a member of the 1952 World Champion New York Yankees. On Jan. 31, 1985 he received The George W. Kirchner Memorial Award by the Lancaster Sports Writers and Broadcasters Assn. in grateful recognition for his contributions to sports in Lancaster County. On Sept. 27, 1986 he was taken into the east Stroudsburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and in 1992 he was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame - Berks Chapter.
Mr. Shaeffer was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shillington.
In addition to his wife he is survived by son, John M. husband of Amber Schaeffer, Austin, TX, two daughters, Susan R. wife of Allen Dissinger, Denver, PA and Sherry L. wife of William Redcay, Lincoln Park. There are 9 Grandchildren: Kelly, Ross, Stefanie, Christopher, Mindi, Todd, Jessica, Scott & Taylor and 2 Great Granddaughters, Haley & Alexis. He is predeceased by Brother Morris Schaeffer, Sister Mary Ruthhardt and Great Granddaughter Amber Nicole Dailey.
Funeral services from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Thursday 11:00 AM. Rev. Victor A. Kroninger officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, Viewing Wednesday evening 6-8 PM and Thursday 10-11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry's Memory by making contributions to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave. Laureldale, PA 19605.
Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster PA July 14, 2008∼Professional baseball player. Pitched in 5 games for the New York Yankees in 1952 and had Record of no wins and one loss with an Earned Run Average of 5.29. He was a member of the 1952 World Series Champions but did not appear in any games during the series.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Naomi E. (Brendle) Schaeffer. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Harry was a High School Teacher in the Cocalico School District, Lancaster County. He taught Social Studies, Health & Physical Education and lastly Driver Education. He was Director of Athletics for 25 yrs and Baseball Coach for 14 yrs. with a very successful record. He retired in 1984. He was a 1942 graduate of Shillington H.S. and a 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College.
He played professional baseball for 9 years and was a member of the 1952 World Champion New York Yankees. On Jan. 31, 1985 he received The George W. Kirchner Memorial Award by the Lancaster Sports Writers and Broadcasters Assn. in grateful recognition for his contributions to sports in Lancaster County. On Sept. 27, 1986 he was taken into the east Stroudsburg University Athletics Hall of Fame and in 1992 he was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame - Berks Chapter.
Mr. Shaeffer was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shillington.
In addition to his wife he is survived by son, John M. husband of Amber Schaeffer, Austin, TX, two daughters, Susan R. wife of Allen Dissinger, Denver, PA and Sherry L. wife of William Redcay, Lincoln Park. There are 9 Grandchildren: Kelly, Ross, Stefanie, Christopher, Mindi, Todd, Jessica, Scott & Taylor and 2 Great Granddaughters, Haley & Alexis. He is predeceased by Brother Morris Schaeffer, Sister Mary Ruthhardt and Great Granddaughter Amber Nicole Dailey.
Funeral services from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington, on Thursday 11:00 AM. Rev. Victor A. Kroninger officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, Viewing Wednesday evening 6-8 PM and Thursday 10-11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please honor Harry's Memory by making contributions to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave. Laureldale, PA 19605.
Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster PA July 14, 2008∼Professional baseball player. Pitched in 5 games for the New York Yankees in 1952 and had Record of no wins and one loss with an Earned Run Average of 5.29. He was a member of the 1952 World Series Champions but did not appear in any games during the series.
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