Erwin L. Kimmey, Master Gardener

Erwin L. Kimmey, 84, of Myerstown, Pa., passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.

 He was the husband of Mabel V. (Sine) Kimmey, and they recently observed their 65th wedding anniversary. They have two sons, Keith Kimmey (wife Susan Kimmey) of Manchester, N.H., and Brian Kimmey (wife Robin Kimmey) of Myerstown. He also has two grandsons, Christopher Kimmey (wife Mayu Kimmey) of Iwakuni, Japan, and Michael Kimmey of Philadelphia, Pa.

Mr. Kimmey was raised in Perry Point, Md. He spent two years in the Army stationed overseas in Germany. Mr. Kimmey worked his entire career as a canteen chief in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Upon retirement, he traveled, and also became an avid Master Gardener, living in Rehoboth Beach. He will be missed by his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Delaware Master Gardener Program at: https://ud.alumniq.com/giving/to/CANR.

Clauser Funeral Home Inc. of Schaefferstown, Pa., is handling his arrangements. www.clauserfh.com