Harry E. Schlimme

Harry E. Schlimme, 94, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the widow of the late Marcia L. Dowlin Schlimme, who passed away in 2002.

Born in Coatesville, Harry was the son of the late Fred and Helen Thompson Schlimme.

An area resident his entire life, he was employed by PECO of Coatesville in the Gas Division, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Olivet United Methodist Church of Coatesville. He belonged to the W. Caln Sportsman's Club.

Harry served honorably in the US Navy during W.W.II.

He is survived by three children: Kenneth E. Schlimme, husband of Marsha, of Honey Brook, N. Louise Schlimme of Coatesville and Laurie A. Schlimme of Coatesville; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and his siblings, Ruth DiObilda of Parkesburg, Helen Rice of Coatesville, Marjorie Bartone of Strasburg, Joan Schlimme of Kirkwood, Harper Schlimme of Coatesville and Jean Morgan of Kenansville, Florida. He was predeceased by siblings Fred, Edgar, Edwin Schlimme and Dorothy Stern.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with Rev. Mark Beideman officiating, followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 10 until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry's memory to the "American Red Cross", PO Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com