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Kenneth Crouthamel Obituary

Kenneth Crouthamel
Kenneth Ken Crouthamel, 87, of Bethlehem, died March 3, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Betty (Bennett) Crouthamel. They were married 65 years on Sept. 20, 2008. Ken was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Bethlehem, son of the late Edward and Violet (Kimmel) Crouthamel. He worked for the former American Can Co., Easton, for 30 years retiring in 1973. Ken served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Bangor and the Democratic Club, Wilson. He was a life member of American Legion Post 415, Nazareth; Order of the Fleas, Easton and the Republican Club, Wilson. He was an avid golfer and a loyal fan of Penn State football, the Eagles and the Phillies. Survivors: Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Elena Ryerson and her husband, Ronald, of Camp Hill, Pa., Hope Stempo and her housemate, Anita Kotoris, of Northampton; four grandchildren, Lori, Dan, Trenace, Michelle; five great-grandchildren, Carley, Lauren, Cole, Hope, Halee. Ken was the oldest of 11 siblings. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Reichel Funeral Homes Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Easton. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o the funeral home.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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8 Entries

Wendy & George Wieland

March 7, 2009

To our Dear Friend Hope and her Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

Bonnie Yezzo

March 5, 2009

Hope and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.

Father Mike Lenz, OFM.

March 5, 2009

Dear Betty and Hope,
I'm very sorry to hear that Ken has passed away. I remember him well from my days at the Friary. May he rest in peace. Hang on to the memories. May he enjoy the joys of Eternal Life. Be assured of my prayers for all of you.

Fran & Wendall Phillips

March 5, 2009

Dear Betty and family; We arrived at Traditions of Hanover, Independent Living a couple of months before you and Ken in 2005. When you arrived, you found a large family here and, you both just became a part of this family so easily. You are loved here as a part of all of us just as was Ken.
You enjoyed more than sixty-five wonderful years together and enjoyed your family over these years. And, Ken with his love of Penn State and Philadelphis sports was a part of those years. Another part was Ken's military service in the U.S. Navy. We must all respect his patriotism. Be grateful for his service to our country. He was a good citizen.
Ken will be sorely missed by family and his many friends. Our condolences to you, Betty and family. May God Bless and Comfort you in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Fran and Wendall.

March 5, 2009

Hope & Nicki,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love,Nancy Baggest

James Morgan

March 5, 2009

Betty, I don't know if you remember me but we meet at Support Group way back in the 1990's. My wife Heidi and I meet you and Ken there. I also saw you and Ken at Dr. Marcus one time. We have since moved to Elkton, Md. Heidi and I wish to send our heart felt sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Abbott

March 5, 2009

Dear Hope,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please except my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dawn Kindt Abbott

Grace Barney

March 5, 2009

Dear Betty and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the passing of your beloved Ken.
Ken always had a smile and kind words and he was helpful to all of us at Traditions of Hanover..
May all the wonderful times you and the family shared with Ken see you through the days ahead.
My sympathy,
Grace Barney

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