Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Karsnitz, Roger T. November 17, 2011 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon S. M. shabodeho@aol.com November 27, 2011, 7:30 pm Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 20, 2011 Roger T. Karsnitz MYERSTOWN Roger T. Karsnitz, 84, died Thursday, November 17, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Louise S. (Swonger) Karsnitz to whom he was married 61 years on August 12, 2011. Born in Lebanon, on September 18, 1927, he was the son of the late George and Miriam (Tice) Karsnitz. He was a 1945 graduate of Myerstown High School. and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was co-owner of the Durable Shoe Co., Myerstown, from 1950-1976. He and his son then became owners of the Dauphin Shoe Co., Harrisburg, where he served as vice president of sales from 1980 until his retirement in 1989. He was past president of the Myerstown Rotary Club, past president of the Myerstown Water Authority, where he served for 50 years, and was a member of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, and golfing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karen, wife of Michael Miller of Lebanon; son, Roger, Jr., husband of Shelly Karsnitz of Annville; grandchildren, Brock Karsnitz, Nicole McCracken, and Travis Miller; and two great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 11 a.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 20, 2011 This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb