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Lester Schmale Obituary
Lester B. Schmale, 84, Fleetwood, formerly of Douglassville, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his granddaughter's home in Shillington. He was the husband of Marian (Mohn) Schmale. They were married for 57 years.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1926, in Douglassville, a son of the late Walter and Bessie (Benefield) Schmale.
Lester graduated from high school in Amity Township. He was a self-employed farmer. He enjoyed NASCAR racing.
In addition to his wife, Lester is survived by his children: Sharon Nester, Douglassville; Bonnie Grebe, Shillington; Christine Heimbach, and her husband Dennis, Birdsboro; Timothy Schmale, and his wife Soon-Ok, Fleetwood; Kay Garzioso, Revere; 10 grandchildren; three great-grand-children; and several half brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by two children, Donald and Lester Schmale, and his brothers, Leroy and Levi Schmale.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Chapel on the grounds of the Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, with Pastor Walter Harrison, chaplain for the Berks County Visiting Nurses, officiating. Friends may call at the chapel after 10 a.m. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Schmale's name to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 237 Court St., Reading PA 19601. Condolences may be expressed at www.ruggierofh.com. Arrangements are made by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Schmale
Lin Schmale Wilde
November 8, 2010
To the family,
Sorry for your loss and for losing contact throughout the years. My biggest memory of your dad was sitting at the kitchen table rolling cigarettes and seeing one dangling out of his mouth constantly. Be happy that you had a "gentle" man in your life.
To Michele,
Bless you for providing care for your grandfather when he needed it most.
DEE HAMPTON / ESTHER AMOLE
November 7, 2010
TO CHRISTINE & FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HOLD UNTO ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES. MUCH SYMPATHY
I will always remember the good times
Michele Ziegler
November 4, 2010
Grandpa, I will never forget you and one day we will meet again. I enjoyed every day and every moment of taking good care of you. I will never forget the stories you have shared with me. It will always be a part of my heart. I know everyday you are watching over me in this home. I am glad for you that you r now in comfort and peace. I love you with all my heart.
The Farm
October 31, 2010
Marilyn Stiles
October 29, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. The chorus to the song "Finally Home" says it all: ...Just think of stepping on shore, and finding it Heaven. ...Of touching a hand, and finding it God's. ...Of breathing new air, and finding it celestial. ...Of waking up in Glory, and finding it HOME!
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Rich and Marilyn Stiles
Children and wife
Heimbach's
October 29, 2010
Grandchildren and 2 of the great grandchildren
Heimbach's
October 29, 2010
Heimbach's
October 29, 2010
Love You! R.I.P. Till we meet again.
Loving daughter and son-in-law
The Jauch's
October 29, 2010
To The Schmale Family: My deepest condolences. We knew him as "Mooney" and I loved to hear the stories and jokes he told with his faithful Sadie by his side. Now they are reunited.
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