Florence Lemkau Heyl

Florence Lemkau Heyl
Florence Lemkau Heyl, 97, formerly of Allentown, passed away in St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, on February 15. She was the wife of architect, John K. Heyl. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Linden, N.J., she graduated from Montclair (N.J.) Normal School in 1926. She was the first full time director of the Lehigh County Girl Scout Council, from 1934 until her marriage 1940. She took particular pride in founding Camp Mosey Wood, their first permanent resident camp. Florence wrote a nature column You Can Find It Wild for the Morning Call, from 1970-73. When she and her husband retired to Maine in 1973, she continued her column there in two local newspapers until 2000. In 2002, she published a book, You Can Find It Wild, of a selection of her writings. Survivors: Husband; sons, John K. Heyl II, of Maple Grove. Minn., Anthony A. Heyl, Boothbay Harbor; daughters, Frances M. Heyl, Mary Liz Bauer and her husband, Robert W. Bauer, of Bethlehem, Pa.; two grandchildren, a great-grandson. Two sisters, Margaret and Helen, and brother, Robert, predeceased her. Services: There will be a memorial service at the convenience of the family. Contributions: Great Valley Girl Scout Council, Allentown, PA, Camp Mosey Wood-Camperships or a nature conservancy organization of your choice.