Dennis Machemer

1945 - 2016

Dennis M. Machemer, 71, of the Village of Seven Stars, Millerstown, entered into rest on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home after being diagnosed with cancer three months ago. He was the loving husband of Karen Anne Puksta Machemer. Dennis was born on November 21, 1945 in Leesport, Pa., to Alfred and Ruth Machemer.

He graduated from Schuylkill High School and attended Penn State University.

He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.

He retired from Bath Fitter, Lewisberry, where he was a Human Resource Director, and was previously employed at Arnold Industries, Camp Hill.

Dennis was a talented musician. He played bass guitar, trumpet and numerous other instruments. During his younger years he was a member of a band and traveled all over the country entertaining music lovers. Throughout his life, music remained a part of his whole heart, soul and body.

He was active member of the Liverpool American Legion Post 364 and was a member of their softball team. He also played in the Seven Stars softball league, and was a member of the Old-Timers League when they won the Pennsylvania State Championship.

In addition to music, Dennis was passionate about his Nittany Lions (attending football games for thirty years), and Formula One and NASCAR racing. His love of animals was evident to all who knew him.

Dennis had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. He was outgoing and was always available to provide guidance or a helping hand to anyone who asked.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years seven months, Karen; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert

(Gloria) Machemer of Fleetwood, Pa.; brothers-in-laws, Ronald (Nancy) Puksta of Scranton and Robert (Theresa) of Conshohocken; eleven nieces and nephews; seventeen great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great-nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved and admired.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Patricia Casto; his brother, Donald Machemer; aunts,

uncles and some very dear friends.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be made in loving memory of Dennis to Karen Machemer c/o the Juniata Valley Bank, P.O. Box 749, Millerstown, PA 17062 to establish a fund to be

distributed equally among numerous animal shelters.

Condolences can be shared with Karen at www.denmach@aol.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366

Rt. 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills, is assisting the family with the arrangements.