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Daniel Shambaugh Obituary
Daniel J. Shambaugh, 83, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Harrisburg, on May 11, 1929, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Lettie R. Brubaker Shambaugh.
Daniel retired as the manager for the former A&P Grocery, now Superfresh. He attended William Penn High School, Harrisburg. Daniel was an US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a longtime active member of Neidig Memorial United Methodist Church, Oberlin; where he was a sexton, former financial secretary, and former trustee. Daniel was also a life member of the VFW Post 1213, Rutherford. He enjoyed working in his garden, building birdhouses, and coin collecting, but spent most of his time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Daniel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Loretta M. Stepp Shambaugh, on December 23, 2012; an infant son; two brothers, Kenneth Shambaugh and Richard Shambaugh; and two sisters, Alice Cope and Bess Walters.
He is survived by his daughter, Wanda K. Perry wife of Gene of Hummelstown; his son, Steven L. Shambaugh husband of Joan of Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren, Phillip M. Perry, Jillian K. Perry, Greg S. Dunkle, Geoff S. Dunkle, and Jonathan P. Dunkle; and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11 AM in Neidig Memorial United Methodist Church, 1251 Highland Street, Oberlin, with The Rev. Dr. E. Ann Walker officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Churchville Cemetery. A viewing will be held Friday in the church from 10 AM until time of the service.
Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Neidig Memorial United Methodist Church, 1251 Highland Street, Harrisburg, PA 17113.
Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.
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April 19, 2013
Wanda and Steve and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the kind, gentle, caring man that Uncle Danny was. He always had a smile for us and made us smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray for God's love to surround you, God's grace and peace to be with you. Love, Honey
Ella (Schroth) Lewellen
April 17, 2013
I have fond memories of Danny & Loretta both. They were good neighbors & good friends to my parents. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shambaugh/Perry families.
Judyt and Charlie Egresitz
April 16, 2013
Dan will be missed in our lives. Charlie and Dan were in Korea together and we really enjoyed the times that we had when all of us got together. We will miss him and his lovely wife Loretta but will remember them always in our prayers and as we go about in our daily tasks. May the lord bless the family and hold you all in his arms and help you during this time. Charlie and Judy
Bill Freundel
April 16, 2013
Steve & Joan:
Please accept our condolences. We can appreciate your feelings having lost both our Dads. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Louise
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