Donald E. Bickel

DONALD BICKEL Donald E. Bickel, 73, a lifetime resident of Towamencin Twp., passed away unexpectedly November 30, 2010 at the Camp Carson Hunting Cabin in Lycoming County. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Lou (Freed) Bickel and they had observed their 50th wedding anniversary April 30. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Ellis M. and Emma L. (Henning) Bickel and was raised on the family farm on Troxel Road. He was a member of the first graduating class of North Penn High School in 1956. Mr. Bickel retired from Bergey's Tire Division in 1999, after 34 years of service. He was a life member, who served over 50 years, of the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Co., Kulpsville and a long-time member of Christ Covenant Church. He was a member of the Bonnell Run Hunting and Fishing Club in Lycoming County and also enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Alan D. Bickel and his wife, Renee, of Towamencin and a daughter, Lori A. Power and her husband, Christopher, of Souderton; five grandchildren, Paige, Trevor, and Tori Bickel and Campbell and Brayden Power; and a sister, Mary Lou Nice and her husband, John, of Quakertown. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11AM in Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Sumneytown Pike, Towamencin Twp. Interment will be in adjoining church cemetery. Friends may greet the family Friday from 7 to 9PM in the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale or Saturday at church between 10 and 10:45AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Towamencin Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 274, Kulpsville, PA 19443.