The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the November 4, 2015
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
William R. Menges of Strasburg
William R. Menges, 86, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2015. He was the husband of Jeanne W. Menges with whom he celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 9, 2015. Their loving relationship started in first grade. He was born in Media, PA, son of the late Walter Menges, Sr. and Sybilla Kinsey Menges. He graduated from Kennett Square High School and Maryville College, TN. He received his Master’s Degree in Statistics from Villanova University. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Burrough’s Corporation and for RCA as a Quality Control Engineer. He was a member of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Paradise, PA, for almost 50 years. At Leacock, he served as a youth group leader, a deacon, and an elder. He was also an active member of the Paradise Lion’s Club. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, biking, and running 10 K’s. During the past several years, he dedicated his life to caring for his beloved wife. His favorite pastime was simply sitting on the couch holding his wife’s hand and telling her he loved her. His family loved and admired his quiet strength as well as his humble heart. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters: Pamela M. (Kenneth) Rudy and Kimberly M. (Scott) Longenecker, seven grandsons, three great grandchildren, his brother, Robert M. Menges, his sister, Helen A. Menges, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole M. Scheeren-Sanville, and his brother, Walter Menges, Jr. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at both Hospice & Community Care as well as Senior Helpers. Funeral service will take place from the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square, 211 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA, on Thursday, November 12th at 2 p.m., with a viewing time from 1 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Gary Meier will be officiating. Interment will be in the Longwood Cemetery. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise. shiveryfuneralhome.com