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Official Obituary of

ALLEN DETWEILER

July 3, 2024

ALLEN DETWEILER Obituary

Allen L. Detweiler, Jr., of White Haven, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a recent battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.


 

Born the son of the late Allen and Marion Detweiler, Sr., he served his country proudly in the United States Army in the 402nd Military Police Reserves. He worked for White Haven Center as a Maintenance Supervisor, prior to retirement and was a member of the local VFW. Allen was a coach and mentor, coaching little league and high school sports. After retirement, Allen pursued his lifelong passion of farming, owning, along with his wife Bonnie, Detweiler Farms Greenhouse. He was a hard worker, always doing something on the farm and helping his sons and grandchildren with anything they needed. He enjoyed his annual trip to Chincoteague Island, VA, fishing, crabbing, boating and hunting with his sons and grandchildren.


 

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 52 years, Bonita “Bonnie” Detweiler; sons, Allen (Erica) Detweiler III, Ryan (Jennifer) Detweiler, Joshua (Aimee) Detweiler, all of White Haven; seven grandchildren; siblings, Dave (Alice) Detweiler of Bloomsburg, Larry (Mary) Detweiler of Sellersville; nieces and nephews.


 

A private family interment will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery, White Haven.

Arrangements under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. White Haven.

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