Date Of Birth: July 26, 1929
Date Of Death: October 25, 2014
Extract: "LeRoy B. Schannauer, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at his residence. He was born in West Cocalico Township to the late Irvin and Mamie (Bard) Schannauer and was the husband of Betty Mae (Koenig) Schannauer with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, recently celebrated on September 25. LeRoy was a member of Christ Yocum's Lutheran Church, Reading. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was the owner/operator of LeRoy Schannauer Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the Reading Suburban Plumbing and Heating and Cooling Contractors, Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Steam Engine Association, William's Grove Steam Engine Assoc., Reading Master Plumbers Assoc., Berks County Plumbing Apprenticeship Committee, Gouglersville Volunteer Fire Company and the Gouglersville Grange. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin, along with watching his children and grandchildren participate in activities and celebrations. He also enjoyed operating, and collecting steam tractors and gas engines. In addition to his wife, he is survived his two daughters and two sons; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and a sister. Interment will take place in the Wyomissing Cemetery, located in Gouglersville with full military honors accorded."
