Harry L. Detwiler

Harry L. Detwiler, 95, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, May 13th, at his residence, with his son Steve at his side.

Harry was born in Norristown on September 28, 1928, a son of the late Rachel (Rubery) Detwiler and Paul L. Detwiler, Sr. Harry was raised in Pottsville, where he was a proud graduate of Pottsville High School.  He went onto Ford School of Business and received his Business degree.

He served in the Army during the Korean War.  He was in the Army's CIC corps, where he achieved the rank of Corporal.

After he returned home from the Army, he married the love of his life, Jean (Rarick) Detwiler.  They were married for 63 years, up until her death in 2016.

As a child, Harry loved fishing and swimming in Sweet Arrow Lake, where his parents had a cottage.

He worked for the American Stores which became the ACME Markets.  He was a butcher for Wilson and A & B Companies, and ran his own business for a few years until he took a job with Brulin & Company where he sold janitorial products.   He then opened H .L. Detwiler Janitorial Supply, which he operated into the 2000's.

In his free time, Harry enjoyed antiquing with his wife, going to Las Vegas and teaching his sons  how to fish and play golf.  He played golf in several local golf leagues.  He also enjoyed fishing in Canada.  Harry and Jean combined their enjoyment of antiques with  golfing or fishing trips along the east coast and Canada as often as they could.  

He was a lifelong Mason and a member of Schuylkill Lodge #138 F & AM. He was involved with the Tall Cedars and the Shrine.

Surviving are his two sons, Scott Detwiler (wife Gail), Gilbert, AZ and Steven Detwiler, Orwigsburg, PA; a niece, Jennifer Glowatz (husband Mark) and nephew, Paul Detwiler III (wife Kathy) and his children Justin and Sarah
 (husband Keith).  Two grandchildren Josh & Dori. 6  great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Detwiler, Jr.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM  until 11:00 on Monday, May 20th at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. in Orwigsburg. A Masonic service will begin at 11:00 followed by the Religious Service with Rev. Michael Petresky officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schuylkill Lodge #138 F  &  AM, 1000 East Market Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Interment, with Military Honors, will follow at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg.

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