Dwain G. Semmel, 65, formerly of Windsor Twp., died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. He was the husband of Sharyn J. (Mattern) Semmel, died December 24, 1992.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Raymond and Loretta (Unger) Semmel. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School. Dwain was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a tow motor operator for Beverage Packing, Muhlenberg Twp. Dwain attended Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Windsor Twp. He was a member of the Berks Pigeon Association and enjoyed racing pigeons.
Dwain is survived by two sons: Dwain Jeffrey Semmel, and his wife Deborah, Elysburg; and Tracey D. Semmel, and his wife Erika, Windsor Twp.; three grandsons: Mason, Connor and Douglas Semmel; and one sister: Yolanda, wife of Ronald Pratt, Bethlehem.
Memorial services will be on Sunday at 3:00 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will be private in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Hegins. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home on Sunday 2:00 to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, 2150 Old 22, Lenhartsville, PA 19534. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.