Obituaries

Alan R. Shimer, 82, of Wilson Borough, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in his home.

His wife, Barbara J. (Rhymer) Shimer, died in 2011.

Born August, 9, 1933 in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Arthur C. and Dora A. (Uhler) Shimer.

Alan graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and served in the Navy during the Korean War.  He was a school bus driver for Easton Area School District for over 10 years.  Prior to that he worked for Maier’s Bakery, Wilson Borough.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where he was the Sexton and served on Church Council.

Surviving are two daughters, Lynda A. Baker and her husband, Roger of Wilson Borough and Susan E. Limeberry and her husband, Craig of Forks Township; a son, David A. Shimer and his wife, Karen of Nazareth; seven grandchildren, Ed Griffin, Rebecca Griffin, Craig Limeberry, Jr., Tyler Limeberry, Brooke Limeberry, Alan Shimer and Lauren Pysher; and two great grandchildren, Bryce and Quinn.  His brother, Donald Shimer died earlier.  Alan also loved all of his dogs.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.  A visitation will be held from 7 – 8:30 pm on Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Interment with Military Honors will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.