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Harold M. Billman, 86, of Tilden Twp., died Friday, May 10, 2013 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Betty M. (Kline) Billman.
Born in West Hamburg, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Sarah A. (Kunkleman) Billman.
He attended Hamburg School District until the 10th grade. Harold was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as a communication specialist for Con-rail in Reading for 38 years, last working December 1988.
Harold was a member of Union Fire Co. No. 1 of Hamburg and Beneficial Association, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Harold was instrumental in helping to start and organize the Hamburg American Legion Ambulance Service, and he volunteered at ManorCare in Laureldale for 13 years.
He enjoyed traveling and watching the Phillies, Flyers, and Royals.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two children: a daughter, Linda A. (Billman), wife of Todd Rowlands, Hamburg, and a son, Gary L., husband of Mary Lee (Schneider) Billman, Shoemakersville; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Harold was predeceased by a brother, Wayne F. Billman, and a sister, Ruth E. (Billman) Marks.
Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Betty, Linda, Gary, so sorry for your loss, It seem like it's always the good ones that leave us to be with the angels. My prayers go out to you, God Bless
Carol Smith
May 14, 2013
Betty, Linda, and Gary, so sorry for your loss, he is with the angels now, my prayers to you all
Carol Smith
May 14, 2013
Our condolences to our good friend Linda at the passing of her dad. We will keep Linda, Betty and Gary in our thoughts and prayers
Donna Kramer
May 13, 2013
Dear Betty and family,Sorry to hear of the passing of Harold.I am sure he is in peace.My mom and Dad ( Harry & Gladys Fields)always like seeing the both of you.Love Mary Thomsin
Mary Thomsin
May 13, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Jessica
May 13, 2013
Linda and Gary - so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Wayne and Sue Fisher
May 12, 2013
good bye neighbor, see you in Heaven.
Harold's family, you are in my prayers.
Pam Yerger
May 12, 2013
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