Paul R. Lenker

January 4, 1932 - January 7, 2020

Paul R. Lenker, 88, of Dalmatia, passed away on January 7, 2020, at the Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Pitman. He was born in Lower Mahanoy Twp on January 4, 1932, a son of the late Mary and Howard Lenker. Paul's first job was working for Meckley Quarry, he also worked at Shaffer Trucking, Weavers Garage and Byerly's Bus Service as a mechanic. In 1959 he attended Frigidaire training center in Cherry Hill, NJ, where he took basic refrigeration and electricity. He worked for Wertz Electric as their appliance service man for eleven years. In 1971 he started his own business selling and servicing Frigidaire and Jenn Air appliance's. He was awarded both accredited and Master accredited technician rating. To earn this award you must meet high standards in workmanship, experience, training, attitude and customer relations, in addition, you must pass a two hour written exam. He ran his business for twenty seven years, retiring in 1997. Paul liked to work outside in the garden and yard, taking care of his fruit trees. He enjoyed baseball, especially the Phillies. He was proud of his family, enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball and went to all of his home games and some away games. He was a member of Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross. He served on the Council for a number of years. After retiring he did volunteer work at the church. Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena Lenker, son, Chris Lenker of Dalmatia, PA; daughter, Sharon Boyer; two granddaughters, Allison Boyer, Jessica Boyer; grandson, J.P. Lenker. He was preceded in death by brothers, George, Carl, and John Lenker, sisters, Martha Witmer, Katherine Snyder, and Mary Furman. A visitation will be held on January 12, 2020 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross. Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 pm. Interment will take place in the Church Cemetery.