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Elizabeth Beisel Obituary
Elizabeth Elza Mathern Beisel, 89, of Emmaus, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in her home. Her husband, Floyd F. Beisel, died on April 17, 1997. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Klein) Mathern. She was a comptometrist for PP&L until 1951. Previously, she was employed by Mack Trucks Inc., Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter, Marilyn B. Marcucci and her husband P. John of Williamstown, N.J.; son, Robert F. Beisel and his wife Jeanette of Robesonia; sisters, Martha Newhard, Beatrice Grigo; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Suzanne, David. Services: Graveside, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus. Arrangements, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.
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"David" to Mrs. Beisel
January 14, 2009
Marilyn and Bob,
I'm old enough to realize what a difference authentic and caring people can make in a young person's life. When I visited as a youngster - and that was often - I was always welcomed and encouraged to stay. I felt more welcome on Spruce St than on 2nd St on most days. Mrs. Beisel (I can't use her first name now, I never did before) was caring, supremely attentive, interested in my young life (or she faked it well). I also remember her reprimanding me when I deserved it. I kept in touch for many years after leaving the area, visiting when I was in Emmaus to see my folks, or calling occasionally when I was in some interminable airport delay just to say Hi. What is remarkable and unfortunate is that for all the time they spent with me, often on the back porch without Bob or Marilyn even around just talking or playing cards, for all the nudging and questioning and encouragement that I received, that my sole offering of thanks for that show of love comes down to some electrons in some webserver in some unknown location long after matters.
Perhaps there's a lesson in there...
I know Mrs. Beisel had a reputation for being neat and clean and organized, and while I was mindful of that, I remember her more for her vigor, her frank honesty, her rapid delivery, and her compassion. The mind works in funny ways, and at the moment I can't remember one minute that I didn't enjoy the company of both parents.
Nobody's friends are perfect; for me, she was close enough.
Deborah (Trego) Rougeux
January 7, 2009
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. She and your father were friends of my parents for many years. When I was a child we lived in Emmaus and I remember visiting their home several times over Christmas. I've grown up and live in the Chicago area now with my own family, but my mother still lives in Allentown and also extends her deepest sympathy.
Kindest regards
S. Jane Merkel
January 4, 2009
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
She was a wonderful lady. I only got to know her in the last 10-15years as she was my Mother's neighbor.
She was fun, she was sassy! She was kind to me and
lent me her ear on many occasions.
I offered many times to take her to the store, but she only allowed me to do so once. What an adventure, she handed me a list and said go. It was fun. She was very careful and knew her limitations, yet her spirit and spunk knew no limitations.
She gave me Autumn Joy clippings and I did get them to grow! They will always be a "joyful" reminder of the caring
lady that she was.
She will be missed by many but loved by us all.
Sincerely,
S. Jane Merkel
Anita Sauerwein
January 3, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Blanchard Santee
January 2, 2009
Dear Marilyn and John,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of Marilyn's mother. My sympathy is with you at this time of grief.
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