Dennis L. Lenker

Dennis L. Lenker obituary, Millersburg, PA

Dennis L. Lenker

Dennis Lenker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg on Feb. 10, 2025.

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MILLERSBURG - Dennis L. Lenker of Millersburg, PA. passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025.
Dennis was born January 4, 1944, in Millersburg, PA son of the late Boy D. and Verna M. (Weaver) Lenker.
He was a graduate of Millersburg High School.
Dennis served in the US Air Force as an Airman First Class, serving in multiple overseas deployments to Turkey and Germany. He was member of St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Millersburg where he was a past council member, served as past property committee chair and sang his heart out in the choir. He was a member of the Millersburg American Legion. Dennis was an avid gardener, enjoyed bird watching and traveling and loved being with family and friends.
Dennis is survived by his wife Kathryn L. (Morris) Lenker, daughters Debra (Michael) Lenker, Diane (Tom) Termin, and Darlene (Dale) Yarbrough. Dennis was blessed to have seven grandchildren; Jennifer, Amanda, Ty, Austin, Cheyenne, Ciara and Seneca and five great grandchildren; Charlee, Leevi, Bastion, Caddis and Maverick.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by a brother Eugene Lenker and sisters Betty Garber and V. Faye Lenker.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 324 North St., Millersburg, PA. 17061 with viewing at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg from 10 - 10:45 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, PA. following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St Paul's Lutheran Church at the above address.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.
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