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Obituary for Gerald S. Schirmacher
Gerald S. Schirmacher, 77, of Whitehall, passed away on Friday September 13, 2019, St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem.
He was the beloved husband of Doris J. (Hilbert) Schirmacher; they were married on December 7, 2001.
Born in Hokendauqua on January 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence (Lorah) Schirmacher.
During his working years, he was employed as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Gerald was an avid hunter who loved visiting various parks and game lands.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Gerald Schirmacher, Hokendauqua; granddaughter, Crystal Schirmacher; brother, William, husband of Margie Schirmacher, Hokendauqua; sisters, Nancy, wife of Andrew Krashluk, Allentown; and Marie Schirmacher, Allentown. He is also survived by cousin, Dutt, husband of Sheila Schirmacher, Catasauqua; and nephew, William Schirmacher, Jr, Hokendauqua.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, Pa 18037. A viewing will be held from 10-11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall.
Contributions may be made in Gerald’s memory to the American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.
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He was the beloved husband of Doris J. (Hilbert) Schirmacher; they were married on December 7, 2001.
Born in Hokendauqua on January 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence (Lorah) Schirmacher.
During his working years, he was employed as a mechanic for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Gerald was an avid hunter who loved visiting various parks and game lands.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Gerald Schirmacher, Hokendauqua; granddaughter, Crystal Schirmacher; brother, William, husband of Margie Schirmacher, Hokendauqua; sisters, Nancy, wife of Andrew Krashluk, Allentown; and Marie Schirmacher, Allentown. He is also survived by cousin, Dutt, husband of Sheila Schirmacher, Catasauqua; and nephew, William Schirmacher, Jr, Hokendauqua.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, Pa 18037. A viewing will be held from 10-11 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall.
Contributions may be made in Gerald’s memory to the American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.
To plant a tree in memory of Gerald S. Schirmacher, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
19
Sep
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Coplay
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Service
Thursday
19
Sep
11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Coplay
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Cemetery Details
Location
Arlington Memorial Park
3843 Lehigh St,
Whitehall, PA 18052
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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