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Herbert W. Gelsinger, 87, of Reinholds, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Vinemont, son to the late Harry and Carrie Gelsinger and step-mother, the late Bessie Gelsinger, and was the husband of Margaret M. (Moyer) Gelsinger, with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 21st.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany during the Korean War.

He was a member of the Reinholds VFW. He enjoyed woodworking and flowers and especially loved his cats.

Earlier in his career Herbert worked for Rosenau Apparel. He retired a carpenter for Flying Hills construction and afterwards worked for King Quality Foods.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brian L., husband of Grelita Gelsinger of Surprise, AZ; a daughter, Beverly A., wife of Dennis Zimmerman of Sabinsville, PA; a grandson, Gregory L. Gelsinger; a great-grandson, Zachary; and 2 sisters, Arlene Ansel and Kathrine Kopp.

In addition to his parents and step-mother, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Craig Geibel; 4 brothers, Lester, Leroy, Frank and Robert Gelsinger; and a sister, Ruth Bohn.

A viewing will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm and also on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 10 to 11 am at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Tuesday, with Rev. Timothy L. Craven officiating. Interment will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

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