Gordon H. Beisel

YORK Gordon H. "Gordy" Beisel, 81, died at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late El eanor P. (Norris) Beisel. Born December 26, 1925, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Margaret (Eckardt) Beisel. He retired from the parts Department of Caterpillar, Inc. in 1983, with 30 years of service, and also retired in 1996 following 13 years of service as the former Deputy Sheriff in York. He was a U.S. Navy Air Corps veteran of WWII. Gordy was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of York. He was a 1944 graduate of William Penn Senior High School; a life member of York County Lodge #73 of F.O.P.; an honorary life member of White Rose Lodge #15 F.O.P.; a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge #213; Past Commander and life member of American Legion Post #127; member of American Legion Post #605; life member of V.F.W. Post #556; Past Chef DeGare Voiture #9 40/8; Past State Grand Chef DeGare of PA; Vice Chairman of the Band Drum and Bugle Corp. Committee; State of PA American Legion, Captain of Grand and National Color Guard 40/8; Member of War Veterans Council of PA; twice has been enshrined in Chapel of Chaplains at Valley Forge; member of the Slumbering Ground Hog Lodge #213; Past President of Mid Atlantic Association 40/8; life member of Scotland School; member of AARP; and member of the U.A.W. #786. He is survived by two daughters, Carol A. and her husband, Joel M. Messersmith of York, and Chita M. and her husband, John D. Brenneman of York; three grandchildren, Jason, Stephanie, and Danielle; two stepgrandchildren, Michael and Shannon; a step great-grandson, Michael, Jr.; and a brother, Rolland E. Beisel of York County. Private graveside service will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Richard B. Starr will officiate. Public viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Contributions may be made to the Scotland School for Veteran's Children Foundation, P.O. Box 127, Scotland, PA 173250900; or SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. www.etzweiler.com