Obituary of Burnell S. Siegrist

Burnell S. Siegrist, 89, formerly of Lititz, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, March 21, 2013 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. Born in Manheim Twp., Lancaster County, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence F. and Mattie Stauffer Siegrist. He was the husband of the late Verna Neff Siegrist for 68 years prior to her passing on June 8, 2012. Mr. Siegrist was an active member of Erb Mennonite Church in Lititz, PA. He was a self-employed farmer in Manheim Twp. and the surrounding area. He was also employed as a dispatcher by Manheim Auto Auction for 45 years. His interests included listening to music. He is survived by three children, Kenneth L., husband of Elizabeth Harnish Siegrist, of NY, Karen L., wife of J. Mervin Keller, of ME, and Brenda A. Frey of Lititz; 14 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence Jr., husband of Jane Siegrist, of Neffsville, PA. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Dale Siegrist and Janice Keller; and two siblings, Rachel Becker and Mark Siegrist. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Erb Mennonite Church, 567 West Lexington Road, Lititz, PA with Pastors Wesley D. Siegrist and Michael S. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. There will be no viewing. The family will receive guests at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 AM. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, contributions may be made to the United Zion Retirement Community Caring Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Road, Lititz, PA 17543. To watch at webcast of the service beginning on the day following the service, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.