James Dautrich

James F. "Pop-Pop" Dautrich, 98, of Keystone Villa of Fleetwood, formerly of Montrose Manor, died on Friday, September 27, 2013. His wife, Mary E. (Heffner) Dautrich, died on April 4, 2013. They celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary on December 24, 2012.

Born March 19, 1915, in Stony Creek Mills, Berks County, he was a son of the late Jacob and Sally (Faust) Dautrich.

James worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company for 20 years as an appliance repair technician. He also worked for Boscov's, retiring in 1982. There wasn't an appliance that he wasn't able to fix. Jim had a great sense of humor, loved to tell stories of his younger years and share his wisdom with all those around him.

He loved to play cards and board games. He also loved hoe downing and calling all the moves. Above all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. He was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church.

Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Edna H. Dautrich, of Douglassville; granddaughters, Lorraine R. Valeriano, wife of Larry F. Valeriano Jr. of Oley; and The Rev. Corrine R. Dautrich of Fleetwood; and great-grandsons, Marcus J. and Alex J. Valeriano. Also surviving is a sister, Pearl Seyler of Fleetwood, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, James M. Dautrich, who died May 2, 1985. He was also predeceased by three brothers: Paul, Herb and Ellis; and six sisters: Ida, Irene, Annie, Norma, Elsie and Esther.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., One East Lancaster Ave., Shillington. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment in Spies-Zion Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Caring Hospice for their loving care to Jim and the family during this time. Memorial contributions can be made to West Lawn United Methodist Church, 15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609 or the charity of one's choice.

The family is being assisted by the Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Shillington.