Palmer E. Kimmel, 75, former Ashland resident, passed away Saturday, November 26th, at the Broad Mountain Nursing Center, Frackville.

Born in Hegins Township, July 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Rufus and Laura Savage Kimmel. He attended Tri Valley High School, and served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a bridge construction expert.

Palmer was employed as an Exide battery builder for Northwest Industries, Hamburg, until his retirement.

He was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland.

Preceding him in death were brothers, Daniel, Wilmer, and Melvin Kimmel, also sisters, Mary Kimmel and Carol Daily.

Survivors:

Wife: Lilian Becker married 48 years

Daughter: Ruby wife of Joseph M. Coyle Sr., Girardville

Son: Paul E. Kimmel Sr. and his wife Beth, Mahanoy City

Sister: Marie Banach, Philadelphia

Brother: Guy Kimmel, Pine Grove

Brother: Chester Kimmel, Ohio

Brother: John Kimmel, Lavelle

Grand Daughter: Amanda Coyle, Girardville

Grand Sons: Joseph M. Colye Jr., Girardville, Joshua, Matthew, Troy, and Paul E. Kimmel Jr., all of Mahanoy City

God Son: Daniel Kimmel, Jim Thorpe

Nieces and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service, Wednesday, 11 AM, in the Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Kim L. Lengert, pastor. Interment with military honors will follow in Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle. A viewing will be held in the church Wednesday morning, 9 AM until service.

Visit www Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.