Kenneth Eugene Stamm Sr.'s Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Stamm Sr., age 84, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1939, in Bethel, PA, son of late Earl I. Stamm and Elsie K. (Bordner) Stamm.
A man of many trades, Kenneth was endowed with a tinkerer’s ambition and was always swift to solve the handyman problems. Matters of carpentry, electricity, and machinery were common pass time. Whether it was a large addition for the house, or a small shelf for his children, Kenneth’s hands were always busy with crafting in the workshop.
An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Kenneth embraced the elements. He camped with his family on a regular basis, and enjoyed fishing in the Delaware Bay, Indian River, and around the Chincoteague Island. Occasionally he hunted close to his mountain home in Bethel, PA.
Celebrating 64 years of life together, Kenneth married his wife Loretta on December 19th, 1959. They retired and moved to Seaford, DE 21 years ago. Prior to that, they raised their family in Bethel, PA.
Kenneth was an HVAC mechanic at Whitmoyer Lab for 26 years and retired from Hershey Park as an HVAC Mechanic after 14 years. He served 2 years in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth Is preceded by siblings: Lillian V. (Stamm) Webber, of Bethel, PA, Martin E. Stamm, of Bethel, PA, Raymond F. Stamm, of Shartlesville, PA, Richard E. Stamm, of Bethel, PA, Helen G. (Stamm) Noll, of Myerstown, PA; and grandchild Nicole Marie Stamm, of Tampa, FL.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Loretta Joan (Ernfield) Stamm, of Seaford, DE; their children: Kenneth Eugene Stamm Jr. of Tampa, FL, Wanda Ann (Stamm) Bowman, of Lebanon, PA, Kevin Earl Stamm, of Tampa, FL, and Patricia Ann (Stamm) Gerhart, of Myerstown, PA; his sister Shirley Dolores (Stamm) Behney, of Bethel, PA; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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