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Florence C. Hoy^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Florence C. Hoy is also referred to as Florence K. in some sources.¹
• She was born on 26 December 1903, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of James Franklin Hoy and Amelia Elizabeth Walborn.³
• Florence C. Hoy married Boyd Lester Lenker, son of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover, on 1 January 1923.^1,4
• Florence C. Hoy died on 26 October 1982, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^3,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Florence C. Lenker
  MILLERSBURG - A funeral will be conducted Friday in Millersburg for Mrs. Florence C. Lenker of Leh-kerville, who died Tuesday in the Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
  Among her survivors are three sons, Richard E., Frank L. and Robert L., all of Millersburg; three daughters, Mrs. Dolores M. Leiser, Miss Shirley J., and Miss Evelyn, all of Millersburg ; and two grandchildren.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 28 Oct 1982, Thu, Page 8.⁵
  
• She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: James Franklin Hoy³
• Mother*: Amelia Elizabeth Walborn³

Richard Eugene Lenker^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard Eugene Lenker was born on 14 September 1923, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^3,1,4
• He was the son of Boyd Lester Lenker and Florence C. Hoy.¹
• Richard Eugene Lenker married Marrgaret Ellen Forney, daughter of William Henry Forney and Cora Agnes Schaffner, on 18 April 1942, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,5,6
• According to one newspaper account, Richard was aboard a destoyer that was sunk on the second day of the invasion of France.
  Richard E. Lenker, S. 1C, who was aboard a destroyer which was sunk the second day of the invasion of France is spending a 30-day furlough with his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Forney and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Lenker in Millersburg. Seaman Lenker with other survivors was rescued and picked up by the crew of the Tuscaloosa, of which three boys, Albert Fisher, George Kasper and John Flynn, of town are on board.
  Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 28 Jul 1944, Fri, Page 2.⁷
• Richard Eugene Lenker married Eva Grace Kurtz circa 1963.⁸
• Richard Eugene Lenker died on 23 August 2008, Manor Care Nursing Home, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 84.⁴
• Richard E. Lenker, 84 , of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Camp Hill.
  Born in Millersburg to the late Boyde L. and Florence C. (Hoy) Lenker, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Lenker served as a Gunner's Mate in the European, African and Philippine Liberation campaigns.
  He was a truck driver for more than 40 years, driving 3.5 million miles accident free. He belonged to the American Legion, Post # 674 and VFW Post # 7343, both of Mount Holly Springs. Additionally, he was a member of the Police Chiefs Association. Preceding Mr. Lenker in death was his loving wife of more than 25 years, Eva (Kurtz) Lenker and two sisters: Dorothy and Evelyn Lenker.
  Surviving are his son, Teddy Lenker of Lykens, PA, 2 brothers, Robert and Frank Lenker; a sister, Shirley Lenker and sister Dolores Leiser and her husband, Ron, all of Millersburg.
  Services will be private at the convenience of the family; with no public visitation.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
  Arrangements are entrusted to Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Harrisburg. www.pennlive.com/obits
  Published in the Patriot-News from 8/25/2008 - 8/26/2008.⁴
  
• Newspaper obituary:
  Richard E. Lenker
  Richard E. Lenker, 84, of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Manor Care Nursing Home, Camp Hill.
  Born in Millersburg to the late Boyde L. and Florence C. (Hoy) Lenker, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Lenker served as a gunner's mate in the European, African and Philippine Liberation campaigns.
  He was a truck driver for more than 40 years, driving 3.5 million miles accident free. He belonged to American Legion Post 674 and VFW Post 7343, both of Mt. Holly Springs. Additionally, he was a member of the Police Chiefs Association.
  Surviving are his son, Teddy Lenker; two brothers, Robert and Frank Lehman [Lenker?]; two sisters, Shirley Lenker and Dolores Leiser (and her husband, Ron), all of Millersburg.
  Preceding Mr. Lenker in death was his loving wife of more than 25 years, Eva (Kurtz) Lenker; and two sisters, Dorothy and Evelyn Lenker.
  Services will be private at the convenience of the family with no public visitation. Arrangements are entrusted to Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services, Harrisburg. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
  The Sentinel (Carlisle, Pennsylvania), 25 Aug 2008, Mon, Page 6.⁸
  
• He was buried at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA.⁹

• Father*: Boyd Lester Lenker¹ b. 24 May 1903, d. 10 Aug 1957
• Mother*: Florence C. Hoy¹ b. 26 Dec 1903, d. 26 Oct 1982

Franklin Lester Lenker¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Franklin Lester Lenker was born on 30 September 1928, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Boyd Lester Lenker and Florence C. Hoy.¹
• Franklin Lester Lenker died on 7 November 2013, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 85.²
• He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Boyd Lester Lenker¹ b. 24 May 1903, d. 10 Aug 1957
• Mother*: Florence C. Hoy¹ b. 26 Dec 1903, d. 26 Oct 1982

Florence Irene Dieffenbach^1,2

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Florence Irene Dieffenbach was born in 1899.³
• She was the daughter of Elmer S. Dieffenbach and Cora D. Shlashman.²
• Some sources record that Florence Irene Dieffenbach was born in 1901.¹
• She married Earl Melvin Novinger, son of Franklin Benjamin Novinger and Annie M. Lenker, circa 1925.¹
• Florence Irene Dieffenbach died in 1955.^3,2
• She was buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Elmer S. Dieffenbach²
• Mother*: Cora D. Shlashman²

Katie C. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2008

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Katie C. Klinger was born on 3 December 1884.¹
• She was the daughter of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• Katie C. Klinger died on 5 January 1885.¹
• She was buried at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Alice Bertha Markel¹

• Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alice Bertha Markel was born on 22 June 1893.¹
• She married Charles Alvin Klinger, son of Henry John Klinger and Catherine Annie Koppenhaver, after 1910.¹
• Alice Bertha Markel died on 17 October 1968, at age 75.¹
• She was buried at Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²

Roy Kermit Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Roy Kermit Klinger was born on 21 April 1915, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles Alvin Klinger and Alice Bertha Markel.¹
• Roy Kermit Klinger died on 9 August 1938, Washington Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 23.^3,4
• He was buried on 12 August 1938, at Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.^4,2
• Roy was not married.⁴

• Father*: Charles Alvin Klinger¹ b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 4 Jun 1964
• Mother*: Alice Bertha Markel¹ b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 17 Oct 1968

Arlene Rhea Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 15 Feb 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Arlene Rhea Klinger is also referred to as Erline in some sources.³
• She was born on 23 August 1917, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2,4
• She was the daughter of Charles Alvin Klinger and Alice Bertha Markel.¹
• Arlene Rhea Klinger married Floyd Elmer Herman, son of Michael Edwin Herman and Mary Louisa Klinger, on 17 July 1948.^2,5
• Arlene Rhea Klinger died on 16 August 1990, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.^2,4,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  Arlene Harman, 72, of B'nai B'rith Apartments died Thursday, Aug. 16, at home.
  She was of the Lutheran faith.
  She was the widow of Floyd Harman. Surviving are a son, Larry D. Punch of Dauphin; a daughter, Nancy Zapcic of Hummelstown; a brother, Mark Klinger of Elizabethville R.D; a sister, Betty Klinger of Annville; and six grandchildren.
  Graveside services were held Tuesday in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
  Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 4811 Jonestown Road, Suite 226, Harrisburg 17109.
  Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville, handled arrangements.⁶
  
• She was buried on 21 August 1990, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^6,4

• Father*: Charles Alvin Klinger¹ b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 4 Jun 1964
• Mother*: Alice Bertha Markel¹ b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 17 Oct 1968

Violet Emma Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Violet Emma Klinger was born on 2 October 1919, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Charles Alvin Klinger and Alice Bertha Markel.¹
• Violet Emma Klinger died on 22 April 1920, Washington Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was buried on 25 April 1920, at Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• Violet was not listed with her family in the 1930 Census.⁴

• Father*: Charles Alvin Klinger¹ b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 4 Jun 1964
• Mother*: Alice Bertha Markel¹ b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 17 Oct 1968

Rozella M. Hoy^1,2

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Rozella M. Hoy was born on 1 October 1902.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Harry Ulysses Hoy and Sadie L. Weaver.²
• Rozella M. Hoy married Jay Walter Klinger, son of Jeremiah Klinger and Agnes S. Smeltzer, on 12 June 1926, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3,4
• Rozella M. Hoy died on 6 July 1979, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 76.^2,5
• She was buried on 9 July 1979, at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rife, Dauphin County, PA.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  RD1, MILLERSBURG - Mrs. Rozella Klinger, 76, died Friday, July 6 at Harrisburg Hospital.
  She was a retired employee of Muskin Shoe Co. with more than 19 years of service.
  She was the widow of Jay Klinger, and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the church choir for many years.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sarah A. Lenker, RD, Millersburg; two sons, Roy W. of RD1, Halifax, and Guy E. of RD1, Millersburg; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Straw of Hegins, Mrs. Margaret Enders, RD, Elizabethville, Mrs. Catherine Landis, Hershey, Mrs. Mary Herb and Mrs. Geraldine Ochenrider, both of RD1, Millersburg; two brothers, Russell Hoy of RD, Elizabethville and Charles C. Hoy, RD, Millersburg; and two grandchildren.
  Services were held Monday, July 9 at Zion Lutheran Church Rife, with the Rev. David Rothermel, her pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
  Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg, was in charge of arrangements.⁵
  

• Father*: Harry Ulysses Hoy²
• Mother*: Sadie L. Weaver²

Galen Herbert Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Galen Herbert Klinger was born on 20 February 1908, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of George Allen Klinger and Sidney Ann Messersmith.¹
• Some sources record that Galen Herbert Klinger was born circa 28 February 1902.¹
• He died on 15 April 1908.^3,2
• Some sources record that Galen Herbert Klinger died on 16 April 1902.¹
• He was buried on 18 April 1908, at Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3,4

• Father*: George Allen Klinger¹ b. 23 Jan 1881, d. 7 Jul 1965
• Mother*: Sidney Ann Messersmith¹ b. 7 Apr 1876, d. 6 Mar 1954

(?) Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2008

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• (?) Klinger was born on 16 April 1894.¹
• He was the son of Daniel M. Klinger and Emaline Arbogast.¹
• (?) Klinger died circa 1894.¹
• He was buried at St. Jacob's (Miller's) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Powell's Valley, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Daniel M. Klinger¹ b. 3 Feb 1860, d. 10 Sep 1919
• Mother*: Emaline Arbogast¹ b. 9 Sep 1862, d. 27 Jul 1919

Rue Otis Erdman Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 13 May 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Rue Otis Erdman Jr. was born on 17 December 1951.¹
• He was the son of Rue Otis Erdman and Helen Susannah Romberger.¹
• Rue Otis Erdman Jr. was baptized on 4 January 1952, St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He died on 27 April 2022, at age 70.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Rue O. Erdman, Jr.
  December 17, 1951 - April 27, 2022
  Rue Otis Erdman Jr., 70, of Globe Mills Road, Middleburg, formerly of Klingerstown, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was in declining health for several years.
  Rue was born on December 17, 1951, the son of Rue O. and Helen S. (Romberger) Erdman. He was raised in Klingerstown and loved the Mahantango Valley. He graduated from Tri-Valley High School, Class of 1969. In 1971, he married the former Mary Ellen Lightcap.
  As a child, Rue frequently attended the Middleburg Livestock Auction with his father and later in life was employed there. After retirement he was a "regular" at the auction and seldom missed a Tuesday. This was one of his favorite past times until the time of his death.
  Rue was a hard working man who instilled his solid work ethic in others. In addition to raising and hauling livestock, he previously was employed at Boyer's Meats in Klingerstown, and Perry Pallet in Millerstown.
  He enjoyed watching outdoor shows and Pittsburgh Steelers football on TV. Rue was also a John Deere enthusiast and enjoyed attending antique tractor shows. Most of all, Rue enjoyed spending time with his youngest granddaughter, Rachel Marie, who was the "twinkle" in her Pappy's eye.
  Rue was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Klingerstown, and a member of the Klingerstown Fire Company.
  In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by three brother-in-laws: Bob Machamer, Dennis Bingaman, and Alan Long.
  Rue is survived by two children: Cindy Weirick of Selinsgrove and Richard Erdman & wife Sarah of Middleburg, three sisters: LaRue Machamer, Stella Bingaman, & Sandy Long, two nephews, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 48 Main Street, Klingerstown, PA immediately followed by the funeral with the Rev. Patrick Wirick officiating.
  Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown or Klingerstown Fire Company.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  

• Father*: Rue Otis Erdman¹ b. 14 Apr 1914, d. 15 Jun 1994
• Mother*: Helen Susannah Romberger¹ b. 15 Oct 1911, d. 7 Dec 1972

Jack Russell Williard Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Jun 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jack Russell Williard Jr. was born on 31 July 1955, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Jack Russell Williard and Alice Lorraine Romberger.¹
• Jack Russell Williard Jr. was baptized on 11 September 1955, St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Some sources record that Jack Russell Williard Jr. was born on 3 July 1955.¹
• He died on 13 May 2016, Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, Centre County, PA, at age 60.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Jack R "Jackie" Williard, Jr, 60, of Gratz, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 13th, at Mount Nittany Med. Center, State College, Centre County.
  Jack was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 31, 1955, a son of Alice L. (Romberger) Williard, of Hilton Head S.C. and the late Jack R. Williard, Sr.
  He graduated from East Syracuse-Minoa High School in Syracuse, NY and attended Shippensburg University.
  He was employed for 20 plus years with MI at their various plants.
  Jackie was a lifelong Penn State and Steelers fan. He enjoyed fishing, canning and cooking, taking pride in his Bloody Marys and Salsa. He was a lifelong member of the Erdman Sportsman Association, and the Gratz VFW.
  He was the husband of Wanda (Moyer) Williard.
  Jack is also survived by a son, Luke Williard, of Harrisburg; two step-sons Quillan Thrasher, of Selinsgrove; and Corbin Thrasher, of Reading; a sister, Ann, wife of Michael Matter, of Hilton Head, SC; a brother, Jeffrey, husband of Karen Williard, of Vero Beach, FL; 5 step grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
  He was preceded in death by a son Zach H. Williard in 1987.
  Visitation will be held on Thursday May 19, 2015 from 5-6:30 PM. Remembrances will be shared from 6:30-7:00 PM at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
  Interment will be private at convenience of the Family.
  Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from May 16 to May 17, 2016.²
  
• He was buried at Christ Lutheran Church Columbarium, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, SC.³

• Father*: Jack Russell Williard¹ b. 25 Jul 1930, d. 4 Oct 2012
• Mother*: Alice Lorraine Romberger¹

Wilson E. Kuntzelman¹

• Last Edited: 12 May 2008

• Wilson E. Kuntzelman was born in September 1872.¹
• He married Emma (?) circa 1894.^2,3

Samuel Morgan¹

• Last Edited: 12 May 2008

• Samuel Morgan married Iva Zimmerman.¹
• Samuel Morgan died before 12 May 2008.¹