Beacon Journal mailing room retiree Harry Memmer passed away
on Friday. As the obituary below notes, Harry and his wife, Charlotte, were
avid motorcyclists. Their bike trip to Alaska in 1998 is partially chronicled on
this Fairbanks website.Harry Memmer
Harry A. Memmer Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at home with
family at his side on June 19, 2015. Harry lived in Ellet his entire life and
retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 44 years. He was a veteran in Korea
during World War II. Harry and Charlotte visited every state in the U.S. on
their Goldwing motorcycles. Their highlight was their Alaskan trip. They were
charter members of "Chapter T and Chapter P Goldwing Road Riders
Club." They also enjoyed their time and friends at their cabin in Deep
Creek Lake, Maryland. They enjoyed many winters with their WBN friends in Key
Largo, Florida. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, working puzzles and cross
stitching.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna
Memmer Sr; sister, Jean Lee; first wife, Mary (Higgins); sons, Rick Memmer and
Roger Varner. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Charlotte (Varner);
sons, Ron (Dee) Memmer, Bill (Terry) Memmer, Carl (Linda) Varner, Jim (Barbara)
Memmer, and John Memmer; daughters, Lorna (Bill) Moore and Norma (John) Gay. He
leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great
grandchild.
Calling hours will be held on Monday June 22 from 4-7pm with
memorial service following at 7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd.
Akron, OH 44305. Pastor Fred Higgins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials
can be given to Summa Hospice or a charity ofyour choice.
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