Wayne A. Beemler, 85 of Bear, Delaware and formerly of Huntington passed away surrounded by his family on June 11, 2019 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Wayne was an accomplished athlete in high school playing football, basketball and track. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958 stationed in Germany. He worked as a locomotive engineer and supervisor for the Erie, Erie Lackawanna and Conrail railroads in a career that spanned 40 years. His career took his family from Indiana to Colorado, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania before his retirement in 1994. After his retirement he moved to Delaware, spending time with his family, playing golf and driving his Mercedes convertible. Throughout his entire life, Wayne was a devoted follower of Jesus and led his family to do the same.
Wayne was born on May 3, 1934 in Huntington, the son of George and Mauddesse (Pitzer) Beemler.
He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Carlene Martin on August 28, 1954 in Markle. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include a son: Greg (Andrea) Beemler of Newark, DE; two daughters: Kelly Redington of Coraopolis, PA; Amy Beemler of Newark, DE and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 following visitation at 1:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Gerald O. Moreland officiating.
Interment will be at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to Markle Church of Christ Missions in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
