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Kenneth Shoemaker Obituary

Kenneth R. Shoemaker BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP Kenneth R. Shoemaker, 78, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 3, 2017, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Nama E. (Rissmiller) Shoemaker. They celebrated 60 years of marriage last July. Born in Walnutport on Aug, 22, 1938, he was a son of the late Allen and Gladys (Frantz) Shoemaker. Ken attended Northampton High School. A member of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers' International Union, Ken was employed by the former Schaible's Bakery in Wilson Borough, where he worked for 44 years before retiring in 1999. He was a life-member of the Petersville and Point Phillips Rod & Gun Clubs, as well as a 41-year-member of the Brookland Hunting Club in Ulysses, PA. An avid outdoorsman, Ken enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and he especially looked forward to stays at the family cabin in Potter County, which he named "Preacher's Dream." In addition to his loving wife, Nama, he is survived by two sons, Kevin Shoemaker and his wife, Lori of Saylorsburg and Bruce Shoemaker and his wife, Sandra of Macungie; three daughters, Roxane Shook and her husband, Ronald of Pen Argyl, Roberta Mitchell and her husband, Albert of Levittown, and Rochelle Transue and her husband, Scott of Anderson, SC; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandsons; two brothers, Glenn Shoemaker and his wife, Terry of Moore Township and Nelson Shoemaker of Zephyrhills, FL; a sister, Tina Hancock and her husband, Edward of Wimauma, FL; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Larry and Terry Shoemaker. Family and friends are invited to attend a casual attire public gathering to celebrate Ken's life on Friday, April 7, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Ken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civil Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104. George Bensing Funeral Home 2165 Community Drive Bath, Pa. 18014 (610) 759-3901

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Published by Star-Telegram from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2017.

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You are missed my friend.

Gregory Seigworth

April 18, 2017

You will be missed during bear season my friend. And at the Brookland Club "happenings." You have your wings. Fly away to a better place. Rest in peace.

Greg and Margo

Ron,Roxane, and Melissa Shook

April 10, 2017

Dad and Pappy you will be missed soooo much. It won't be the same on a Sunday morning. We love you and will miss you .

Annette Singer

April 7, 2017

Mrs. Shoemaker and Family,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Mr. Shoemaker. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John Fry and Annette Fry Singer

Trail blazing

April 6, 2017

Dad you are missed more then you know, keep riding those trails in the sky. Till we meet again. KEVIN AND LORI

Bill and Denise Kittle

April 6, 2017

So sorry to hear of your Fathers death, Roxanne and family. May he rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian & Kelly Luckey

April 6, 2017

Nama and Family , Are thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ken & Sue Hull

April 6, 2017

Words can not be found in this time for sorrow but we have our great memories to carry us through . God Bless the family.

April 6, 2017

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Alexandra OQuinn

April 6, 2017

I love you Uncle Kenny. You are missed so much. Aunt Nama, you're in my prayers. Love you all, so much! Rest In Peace ❤

Barry Bauer and Family

April 6, 2017

Our condolences to the Shoemaker family during this difficult time.

Lori Murante Shaffer

April 5, 2017

Nama and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny was a fun guy to be around. I have good memories of visiting your house and the cabin with my Mom and Dad. He will be missed.

Tina Hancock

April 5, 2017

Some of my best times were spent with you and your family! You will truly be missed and always live in our hearts. Rest in Peace Brother! I Love you, Tina

Paul Garren

April 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Ken, I would like to send my condolences to the family. I am truly sorry for your loss, Ken was always fun to work with. God Bless

Robert Schaffer

April 5, 2017

Deepest Condolences to the Shoemaker Family, RIP Ken.

Annette Drake

April 5, 2017

Rochelle,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.

April 5, 2017

R.I.P. Preacher, Our Love, Hug, Prayers and Positive Thoughts go out to your family. You will be sadly missed.....Love, Scotty, Angel and your Potter County neighbor Helen.

Ruthann Bender

April 5, 2017

God bless the family in their loss. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.

Juanita Horton-Marshall

April 5, 2017

My Deepest Condolences to The Shoemaker Family. Krystal, I'm sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all at this trying time.

April 5, 2017

Nama and family,Im so sorry for your loss.Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him.We have all lost a great friend. R.I.P.Ken.

Eric Rapp

April 5, 2017

May you Rest In Peace my friend. Till we meet again.love you

Al Mitchell

April 5, 2017

Rest In Peace Pop. You were a wonderful Father-in-Law and Grandfather to my children. We will miss you every day.

April 5, 2017

Rochelle sorry for the loss of your Dad. This is a hard time in your life. Remember the good times you had with him. Memories are precious. God be with you band your family. Love you. Sadie

Anthony Youngkin

April 5, 2017

Prayers....

Harold Wambold

April 5, 2017

so sorry for your loss i work with ken at the bakery rip ken

Shelley Black

April 5, 2017

Bruce and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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