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Eugene Setzer Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Pastor Eugene E. Setzer, 85, of Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Celtic Hospice Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the later Walter and Sally Setzer.
Pastor Setzer graduated with a Master of Divinity in 1952. He pastored in Tunkhannock, Olean, N.Y., and most recently at Hanover Green Chapel. He was also a tree surgeon, following in his fathers footsteps.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah; sons, Eugene and wife, Coleen, Hunlock Creek, David, Drexel Hill; daughters, Lisa McGinty and husband, John, North Carolina, Celeste Malishewsky and husband, Michael, North Carolina, Donna, Northumberland; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township, with Pastor Sam Garnett officiating. Relatives and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Sue Farnelli
September 6, 2016
Dear Gene, David, Donna and family,
I have such fond childhood memories of Pastor Setzer and his time at Wimmers. As you know, he and my Dad had the same sense of humor - - -I am sure they are sharing their jokes together again!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Billingsley
August 31, 2016
Dear Debbie & Family, "Pa" Setzer was very special to us. He performed our wedding ceremony 38 years ago, and was the kindest, wisest counselor we ever knew. God's grace was all over our dear brother. Not gone from memory, not gone from love, but gone to live in Heaven above. You are in our prayers. - Joe & Diane Billingsley
August 31, 2016
Gene,
Denise and I would like to record our support for you and your Family during this time of need!
Denise and Gail Vonderheid
Killeen, Texas
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