William I. Mengel Sr., 89, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away late Monday evening in his Hamburg residence with his loving wife, Marguerite S. (Huyett) Mengel, by his side. Born in Berkley, PA, he was the son of the late James L. Mengel Jr. and Mildred M. (Alspach) Mengel. Bill first worked at Cen-terport Elementary School where he taught Geography and Math, followed by enlisting into the U.S. Army where he began a lifelong career with the 193rd PA Air National Guard. After 36.5 years of service, he retired in 1979 as a Crew Chief Engineer.
He was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Tuckerton; a Scoutmaster for Troop 155, Tuckerton; and a Commander of the Muhlenberg VFW. Bill is also survived by two sons, William I. Mengel, Jr., and wife Loretta D. Mengel, Port Clinton, and Scott A. Mengel, Hamburg; one brother, James L. Mengel III of MN; and one sister, Margaret M. Hinkel of Riv-erview Park. There are also four grandchildren: Courtney, Matt, Ben and Laura Mengel. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 170 Tuckerton Rd., Reading, PA 19605. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. There will be a public viewing from 10 a.m. until service time in the church. Family requests contributions be made to the memorial fund of his church at the above address.
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