David L. Mclimans

David L. McLimans, 78, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Stephannie Yager McLimans with whom he shared almost 18 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Claude Martin McLimans and Louise Light McLimans.

Dave was an area resident all his life and a 1963 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and honorably served in Vietnam with C Battery, 56 Field Artillery.

He was employed by the Lukens Steel Company of Coatesville as a Senior Operating Technician. Even after retiring, Dave continued his work of advocating for others through his work with the Union, continuing the work of sharing his vast amount of knowledge for the many generations to come.

Dave actively served the community all his life and was involved with the following organizations; President of local union at the Budd Company, President of the USWA 1165, President of ARC, Vice President of the local chapter of SOAR 7-4, long standing member of Rapid Response, Secretary/Treasurer of Area Labor Federation, President of AFL-CIO Chester County Labor Council for 43 years, Chester County Democratic Committee (CCDC), serving as Committee person, Zone leader, Zone leader Caucus Vice chair, former President of Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees,  the Pennsylvania Alliance of Retired Americans and he was a member of the Goddard Masonic Lodge.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by four children; Kelly Stauffer and husband Jesse of East Fallowfield, Diana McLimans of Thorndale, Melissa McLimans of East Fallowfield and Michael McLimans and wife Jennifer of Gap; two step children, Carrie Beemer of Mexico and Scott Beemer and wife Erin of Ithaca, NY, 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild and one nephew Mark Rhodes. He was preceded in death by one infant son Charles Martin McLimans and one sister Hazel McLimans Rhodes.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation and viewing from 9:00 AM to the time of the service. Interment will immediately follow at the Faggs Manor Cemetery, Cochranville, PA with military honors.

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