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William Wanamaker Obituary

William L. Wanamaker of Conshohocken William L. Wanamaker, "Dink - Bill", age 88 of Conshohocken, a retired carpenter, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 with his family by his side at his Conshohocken home that he built and resided in since 1949. He was born in Gladwyne in 1925 moving to Conshohocken in 1949. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Devlin) Wanamaker, who passed away in 2011. Bill was employed as a plant manager at FMC in Marcus Hook for over 20 years and head of maintenance at the Miquon School in Conshohocken for 20 years. He was a WWII combat veteran serving his country honorably in the United States Army. Bill started and built the Gladwyne VFW Post 6956. He was also a member of the Gladwyne Rod & Gun Club for 54 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in Towanda, PA. He was a member of Spring Mill Fire Co. Above all, Bill loved his children, grandchildren and great-grand-child. Bill is survived by: a son, William L. Jr. (Sue) of King of Prussia; 2 daughters, Cathy L. Wanamaker of Conshohocken and Diane (Matt) Wertz of Conshohocken; 4 grandchildren, Melissa and Allison Wanamaker, Jennifer and Matthew Wertz; a great-grandchild, Elizabeth Wertz; his loving care giver, Valarie Campbell. Predeceased in life by: a brother, Ralph; and 3 sisters, Pearl, Mildred, and Dorothy. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Saturday morning, June 28, from 9-10:30am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A Catholic service will be conducted in the funeral home at 10:30am. Interment, Calvary Cemetery in West Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bill's name may be made to: Gladwyne VFW, 320 River Rd., Gladwyne, PA 19035.

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Published by The Times Herald from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2014.

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June 26, 2014

I knew Bill when my daughter was at Miquon. What a fine man. I'm sorry for your family's loss. Hedy Cerwinka

June 26, 2014

Dear Family,
I was the Principal of the Miquon School in the early 1990's and counted Bill as a friend, confidante, and trusted employee. When there was a problem on campus in the middle of the night, Bill would check it out first and call me, only if it was a big deal. The small problems Bill took care of and I never had to worry about them. He was so very responsible and reliable. Bill also loved the school and the kids at the school and we all loved him back. I called Bill "boss" not only as a sign of respect for his great knowledge of Miquon and how to care for it, but also out of respect for what a wonderful person he was. I am saddened to think of his passing.

Greg Williams

June 26, 2014

Diane & Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Bazik's

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