Raymond N. Pringle

Raymond N. Pringle, 90 of Lancaster, PA entered his eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at home following a brief illness. Born in Bird In Hand, he was the son of the late Arthur A . Pringle & Minnie E Stutzman Stoltzfus. Ray moved back to Lancaster from Louisiana when his beloved soul mate Mary L Lachney passed in October, 2011. Ray was a veteran, who proudly served 5 years in the US Army 5th Infantry 71st Division in Germany during World War II. Early in his career he was a Chief Electrician for Penn Dairies. He was the owner of Pringles General Store in Colemanville, from 1960 till Hurricane Agnes in 1972, then returning to electrical work locally at the Host Farms. When he moved to Louisana, he worked for Brown & Root Construction. Ray was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Shriners International and the American Legion. Ray was best known for his incredible memory, his positive attitude, creative sense of humor and his love of children & ice cream. He enjoyed boating, fishing, making furniture, music, dancing, sun sets, and was especially fond of two cats Silly Ray and Smokey Jo Lane. He loved being with his PA family & friends, soaking up the beaches at Bethany & Rehoboth, camping at Tucquan Family Campground, going to dance recitals & listening to baseball stories. Ray is survived by his children: Dale A Pringle, Pequea, his twin daughters, Dawn M., wife of Walter Mowery, Lancaster, and Diane L., wife of Jake Bonham, Lancaster with whom he lived. A daughter in law, Jeanie S Lechner, Peachbottom, 2 Brothers Ronald G Stoltzfus ,husband of Alice of Bedford, Aaron Stoltzfus, Jr., husband of Brenda, Mt Joy, & Sister in Law, Joanne Moore Stoltzfus, Paradise. 7 Grandchildren: Joshua Kopp , Benjamin Hollinger , Jared Kleinhaus, Nathan Wood, Stephanie Bare, Rachel Pringle, & Jennifer Muckel. 15 Great Grandchildren: Aiyana, Lillian, Madison, Ema, Hunter, Jaryd, Gabriel, Gavin, Verik, Ethan, Kassidy, Lyllieana, Jaidyn, Audrina, & Robert. Preceding him in death was the mother of his children, Naomi W. Pringle, son Vincent G. Lechner & brothers Daniel J. and Galen H. Stoltzfus. Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Rays life at the The Gundel Chapel, 3225 Main Street Conestoga, PA on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:30 PM with Rev. James A. Goudie officiating. Friends will be received on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:30PM to 1:30 PM. Burial will be held in the Colemanville UM Church Cemetery, Conestoga, PA with Full Military Honors. Please omit flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Hospice & Community Care, or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. For other information please call 717-872-1779 or to submit an online condolence visit www.thegundelchapel.com

Raymond N. Pringle

June 19, 1924 - June 19, 2014