Leo C. Bemis

BEMIS LEO C.
Of Geneva, OH, age 88, passed away Sat., Sept. 29, 2007 Rae-Ann Geneva in Geneva, OH. Born December 26, 1918 in Spartansburg, PA to Lenah (Watson) & Clarence Bemis. He married Dorothy Willey in Crawford County, PA on Sept. 3, 1943. He was a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Edinboro University and received a Masters in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Bemis served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corp. in the European Theatre. Mr. Bemis was an Associate Professor of Education and Director for Intramural sports. He established the soccer program and served as the soccer coach for 36 years. He also later served as soccer coach at Robert Morris University. Mr. Bemis was inducted into the Edinboro University Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. He was a member of Peoples Church in Geneva, ODK Fraternity and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Bemis of Geneva; daughter Marcia (Greg) Scafuro of Geneva, OH; 2 granddaughters Briana and Chelsea. He was preceded in death by parents Lenah (Watson) and Clarence Bemis, daughter Janet E. Bemis in 2004, son Richard Bemis, 2 brothers. Friends received 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Tues Oct 2, at the BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH where Funeral Service will be 12 noon Tuesday, Oct. 2, Rev. Jim Walker of Peoples Church will be officiating. Final resting place will be at Harpersfield Cemetery in Harpersfield Twp. Contributions may be made to Peoples Church, 300 S. Ridge, E. Geneva, Ohio. www.behmfuneral.com
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