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H. Kenneth Berkeihiser

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H. Kenneth Berkeihiser, 85, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lucy E. Farris Berkeihiser with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Elva J. Moffet Berkeihiser. Ken was an area resident all his life. He proudly served in the US Army. He was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. as a pipe fitter retiring in 1985.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Pamela Berkeihiser and companion Art Brown of Coatesville, Kenneth J. Berkeihiser and wife Kim of Douglassville, PA and Kim A. 
Berkeihiser and wife Stacie of Wyomissing, PA, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five siblings. 
Funeral services will be private. Online condolences may posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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Oh Lucy, I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny. I so much enjoyed talking to both of you, he was a great man, glad to have known him. If I can do anything for you let me know.Mike and Debbie Fisher
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Dear Lucy......We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our many chats with both of you at the Country Gardens and missed you when you were not there. You have our deepest sympathy and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sam and Mildred

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To Mrs. Berkeihiser, Pam, Kenny and Kim.
I am saddened to hear of of your loss.
I have so many great memories of growing up with your family.
My sincere condolences. May God bless.

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Thank You Buddy......We will forever have his memories!!! I am very sad that Daddy is gone, but his pain & suffering have ended, and he is at peace. XOXO

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So sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers and thoughts to all of you. May you be comforted by the embrace of our heavenly father. Will always remember the days of growing up with your family and being neighbors.

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Mrs.Berkeihiser, Kim and family. I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Berk. I have tears in my eyes as I am typing this. I have gotten so used to seeing him on a regular basis here at the hospital. This breaks my heart. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If the service was not private, I would surely come and pay my respects to you all in person. The girls here in registration are all at a loss. They too, would like you to know you are in their thoughts. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. He just brightened my day the days he would come here! Give him a hug from me!!
Lisa

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I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. I have so many fond memories of Ken. Whenever he would stop by the store to see Berk, he always had a story for us that would make our day. My thougts and prayers are with your family.

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Lucy, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Kenny's passing. Russell and I always enjoyed seeing him and spending time with him over the years. He was a great guy and we will miss him.

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Dear Lucy and children,
Hugs and sympathy to all of you. You are very much in my thoughts. Ken will be greatly missed by many, many friends, relatives, and acquaintances.
And I know you will miss him most of all. Hold on to those happy memories.
Love,
Your sister (and aunt) Bobbye

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Thank You Aunt Bobbye XOXO Much Love to YOU from all of us!!! XOXOXO

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Dear Lucy and children,
Hugs and sympathy to all of you. You are very much in my thoughts. Ken will be greatly missed by many, many friends, relatives, and acquaintances.
And I know you will miss him most of all. Hold on to those happy memories.
Love,
Your sister (and aunt) Bobbye

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Lucy. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Kenny. Ozzie has
considered both of you good friends for many years. Please know our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Lucy and family I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. He will be missed

Kay Myers

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Lucy and Family
Kenny was a good guy and will be missed

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So sorry for your loss. Skip worked with Ken at the Mill in the pipeshop.
He thought highly of Ken. We will keep you in our prayers.

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Dear Aunt Lucy and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Kenny. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Tom Hume and family

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Pam and Family~ Sorry to hear about your loss. May he always live on through you and your family. ~Bronwyn Lafferty

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Lucy, Pam, Kenny and Kim,
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing; I'm sure he is finally at peace. Growing up in Westwood our families paths would cross often...from Pam and Pam riding horses to Mr. Berkeihiser coaching me in Midget League. We will always have great memories of the times we shared. With Sincere Condolences the DANIELS FAMILY.

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I was very sad to hear of Big Kenny's passing today, and since I hadn't seen mention of it, I wanted to share about his tenure as coach of the Westwood Midget League baseball team. I can still remember my first tryout. (Yes, it was a time when kids had to earn a roster spot, and nobody was guarenteed a trophy.) The man terrified me, frankly, but I made that team, and played for 3 years for Coach Berk.

He drilled us hard, and taught us solid fundamentals. We played great defense, and were always reafdy to play. And we learned how to win. We lost to The Patton Brothers in the Championship my first year, and we never lost again in the next two years. I'm guessing Mrs. Berk can confirm this, as she was scorekeeper for every game.

When you got a compliment from Coach Berk, it really meant something. Next to my Dad, he probably taught my more about how to play the game than any other coach I ever had.

Mike

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I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Kenny. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alyce Haven and Family

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Ken
Sorry to learn of your father's passing. My prayers will be with you.
Peter Lambert CASH '73

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