David H. Reimer

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David H. Reimer, 72, of Nazareth (Bushkill Twp.), died Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Easton Hospital, Wilson. He was the husband of Karen E. (Kratzer). Together they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in November. Born in Plainfield Township, Pa., he was the son of the late Elvin E. and Frances I. (Roth) Reimer. David was a shop welder for Essroc Cement Co. (former Lonestar Cement Co.) for 30 years before retiring in 1997. A member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Nazareth, he was an active member of the Mens choir, an usher/greeter, and assisted with the Food Bank. He was a charter member of the Grassy Island Rod and Gun Club, Pike Co., Pa., and a lifetime member of the Blue Ridge Bowmans Archery Club, Saylorsburg, Pa., where he enjoyed shooting tournament archery. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He served his country as a Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division from 1955 to 1957. He was a 1951 graduate of Nazareth High School. Survivors: Wife; son, Mark A. and wife Julie of Schnecksville, Pa.; two daughters, Deborah L. Reimer, and Jill R., wife of Andrew Schantz, all of Bethlehem; brother, Bruce C. and wife Gail of Macungie; sister, Judith, wife of Richard Hunt of Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Megan, Nathan, Allison Reimer, Ava Schantz. He was predeceased by a son, David Lee, in 1967. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2007, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Broad and Prospect streets, Nazareth, with calling hours 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bartholemew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the church prior to the services. Burial with Military Honors at Hope Cemetery, Hecktown, Pa., will immediately follow the services. Contributions: May be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, PA 18067.