James H. Lenker

James H. Lenker, 88, of Penbrook, passed away February 27, 2016. He was the loving and caring husband of Anna L. (Leitzel) Lenker and the son of the late Charles and Cora (Bonawitz) Lenker of Millersburg, PA.

Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin and Donald, and his sisters, Marie Lenker and Pauline Stroup. He is survived by his sisters, Erma Stoneroad and Grace Warfel. In addition to his wife, Anna, he is survived by his children, Richard E. (wife Ann M.) and James A. (wife Patricia), 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Jim was a veteran of World War II, serving in 1946 and 1947. He was a carpenter most of his life, working for the Earl Latsha Lumber Company for 30 years, and W.S. Miller & Sons. He was active in the American Legion Post 1001 and the Dauphin County Veterans Honor Guard, where he assisted in over 600 services for our fallen veterans. He was a charter member of the PA Bluebird Society and a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church.

Services will be held at the Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Road, Harrisburg, on Monday, March 7, 2016. Viewing and visitation will be held from 9:45 am until 10:45 am, followed by funeral services. Jim will be honored with a burial at Fort Indiantown Gap Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1100 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112, or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110.