Obituary for Kelvin H. Messner
Kelvin H. Messner, 53, of Terre Hill, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 23, after a courageous battle with cancer at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy.
Born in Ephrata, he was a son of Helen (Burkholder) Messner of East Earl and the late Howard Messner. He was married 13 years on July 8 to Melissa (Martin) Messner.
Kelvin worked for 35 years at M.H. Eby, Inc. in Blue Ball, most recently as Safety Coordinator.
He was a member of Petra Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher for many years prior to his diagnosis of cancer. Kelvin loved the Lord. His faith in Jesus, God’s Word, plus great support from family and friends, kept him positive and strong throughout his whole cancer journey. His desire was to live for The Lord and teach his children to do the same. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic vehicles and especially spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are 5 children, Casey, married to Nick Neely of Mt. Wolf, Tony, married to Ashley (Wingenroth) Messner of Mohnton, Devon Weber of Lancaster, and Matthew Messner and Joseph Messner both at home; a granddaughter, Isabella Neely; and 6 siblings, Kenneth Messner of New Holland, Evelyn Messner of East Earl, Donald married to Rhonda (Deshong) Messner of New Holland, Melvin, married to Gerry (Weaver) Messner of East Earl, Kevin Messner of Denver, and Darrell, married to Julia (Zimmerman) Messner of Englewood, TN.
A private graveside service will be held at Petra Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557 to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Born in Ephrata, he was a son of Helen (Burkholder) Messner of East Earl and the late Howard Messner. He was married 13 years on July 8 to Melissa (Martin) Messner.
Kelvin worked for 35 years at M.H. Eby, Inc. in Blue Ball, most recently as Safety Coordinator.
He was a member of Petra Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher for many years prior to his diagnosis of cancer. Kelvin loved the Lord. His faith in Jesus, God’s Word, plus great support from family and friends, kept him positive and strong throughout his whole cancer journey. His desire was to live for The Lord and teach his children to do the same. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic vehicles and especially spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are 5 children, Casey, married to Nick Neely of Mt. Wolf, Tony, married to Ashley (Wingenroth) Messner of Mohnton, Devon Weber of Lancaster, and Matthew Messner and Joseph Messner both at home; a granddaughter, Isabella Neely; and 6 siblings, Kenneth Messner of New Holland, Evelyn Messner of East Earl, Donald married to Rhonda (Deshong) Messner of New Holland, Melvin, married to Gerry (Weaver) Messner of East Earl, Kevin Messner of Denver, and Darrell, married to Julia (Zimmerman) Messner of Englewood, TN.
A private graveside service will be held at Petra Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557 to assist the family with funeral expenses.