Richard B. Kann Sr.

Richard B. Kann, Sr. YORK Richard B. Kann, Sr., 81, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2007, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Ilene A. (Weigel) Kann. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 1, 2006. He was born April 5, 1925, in Conewago Township, a son of the late John H. and Savilla (Eisenhower) Kann. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving as a medic with the 39th Infantry Regiment of the 9th Division during the battles from Normandy, France, to Inglestadt, Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters, a Unit Citation, and the Bronze Star. He received the latter for his heroic action in the recovery of his wounded Regimental Commander, Col. Harry Flint, under artillery and small arms fire. Richard worked as a foundryman at Cochran's and Kopper's Foundries in York before retiring in 1980. He was a member of Dover Bethany U.M. Church. He was a former Conewago Township Supervisor, serving for 12 years. Richard was active in the Cub Scouts as Cub Master for Pack 48. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and visits to the Atlantic City Casinos. In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by two sons, Richard B. Kann, Jr. of Shady Side, Md., and Barry E. Kann of Laury's Station, Pa.; two granddaughters, Kimberly Kann and Lisa Farber; a great-grandson, Cody Farber; and two sisters, Mary E. Baker of Manchester and Fairy J. Stare of York. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 11 a.m., and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday at Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover. Burial will follow in Dover Union Cemetery. Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. William Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2997 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA 17356.