Photo courtesy of Suess-Gahman Funeral Home, Inc. - Perkasie
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
1940 - 2019 (Age 79)
William W. Umstead, Jr., formerly of Perkasie, PA, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 in the Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown, PA. He was 79.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William W. and Anna (Grahl) Umstead, Sr. A 1958 graduate of Pennridge High School, he went on to earn Bachelor Degrees in Engineering and Mathematics from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Bill worked as an inspector and supervisor for Delbar Products, Inc., Perkasie for over 40 years, retiring in 2010.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perkasie, where he played in the Bell Choir.
Bill loved nature. He enjoyed going to the beach and taking walks in Nockamixon State Park and Lenape Park. He also loved Philly Sports, the Phillies, Eagles and 76ers.
He is survived by a daughter, Kristin Ann Umstead, of Quakertown, PA; a brother-in-law, David Hallman, of Green Lane, PA; a nephew, Dr. Mark Hallman and his wife Stephanie, of Ivyland, PA and a niece, Andrea Russell and her husband Matthew, of Fogelsville, PA; three great nephews and one great niece. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Hallman in 1999.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 20 Dill Avenue, Perkasie, PA, where family and friends may call from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will be held privately in Tohickon Union Cemetery, Weisel, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 20 Dill Ave., Perkasie, PA 18944.
Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, Inc., Perkasie, PA.
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Im so sorry for your loss Kristin and family. He will be truly missed. Bill was a sweet man and I loved talking about restaurants, food, and new places to eat! I will miss our conversations. I was your Dads Hairdresser and again Im so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Bill!
Kathy Kelly
January 16, 2020 | Sellersville, PA | Friend
Ill miss you my friend. May Peace be with you.
Robin Fravel
January 10, 2020 | Albrightsville, PA | Coworker
Always Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED
Sheree Robin Fravel
January 10, 2020
Bill was a gentle man who loved nature. We were close friends. The kind of friends who could talk about anything. First , he was my neighbor, then, we worked together at Delbar. We also both belonged to St Andrews Lutheran Church. When we finally took the time to call, we talked for hours. Bill was a very fine man and I will miss him and our long talks. May you Now be at peace and painfree. I love you like a brother. Peace be with you.
Robin Fravel
January 10, 2020 | AlbrightsvilleAlbrightsville, PA | Friend
Rest In Peace Bill
Philip Jensen
December 23, 2019 | Jacksonville, FL | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. May you rest in peace!
Maria Glass
December 22, 2019 | Warminster, PA | Friend
Dearest Krissy,
I did not know your dad very well, as I was very young when I last saw him. I do remember him as a kind, quite and mild man.It does not surprise me that he loved nature and was involved with his church.
I do know you and know the wonderful daughter you are and how you loved each other! My deepest condolences to you, mom and his entire family!
Rest in peace, Bill all of us will one day be reunited!
With love and sympathy,
Walt and Maria Glass and the...
Maria Glass
December 22, 2019 | Warminster, PA | Friend