Selmer S. Bair

Remembering Selmer with Love... Selmer S. "Sellie" Bair, 83, formerly of Adamstown, Lancaster County , died Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at 4:55 PM in Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County , where he resided since September 30th. Born September 20, 1921, in Adamstown, he was a son of the late William L. and Katie L. (Snyder) Bair, Sr. He was a member and former trustee of Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Adamstown. Sellie began butchering at age 5 with his uncle and worked many years for Roy Shober Meats, Denver, Lancaster County; and retired after 25 years in the shipping department of Glen-Gery Corporation of Ephrata and Reading. Following retirement he was employed part-time by Weaver's Markets, Adamstown, until September 2003. An army veteran of World War II, he served in the South Pacific and received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Phillippine Liberation Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon and the Army Occupation of Japan Medal. He was a life member of the Adamstown VFW, a member of the Lancaster County Sportsman's Club, enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, trap shooting and his loving family. Surviving is a daughter, Linda L. Kramer, Denver ; a grandson, Chris Buck, Denver; a great-grandson, Bradley Buck, Denver; 2 brothers, Richard S. "Doc", husband of Jean (Texter) Bair, Vinemont; and Willard J., Sr., husband of Ruth (Miller) Bair, Fivepointville; and 3 sisters, Marcella S. Steffy, Denver Nursing Home; K. Lenora Adams, Adamstown; and Peggy E., wife of Leon Texter, Fivepointville. He was preceded in death by a brother, William L. Bair, Jr., in 1992. Viewing Service A viewing will be held on Friday, January 14, 2005, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM from our parlors. The ceremony celebrating Selmer's life will be held on Saturday morning, January 15, 2005, at 11:00 AM with his pastor, The Reverend Douglas W. O'Brien, officiating.Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown, Lancaster County, PA, with military honors presented by Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard of Lancaster.Flowers are welcome and you may also remember "Sellie" by sending contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.