Elmer H. Gockley, 83, of Reinholds, passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Spring Township, he was a son of the late Jacob H. & Beatrice I. (Gassert) Gockley. Elmer was the loving husband to Louise A. (Keffer) Gockley until her passing in 2022.
Elmer was a class of 1959 graduate at Cocalico High School where he played the clarinet for the marching band. In the 70s, Elmer was the owner of E. H. Gockley Implements where he sold farm machinery. He drove tractor trailers for Woolworth and Ames until he retired at 62 years old, then he drove trucks for local companies including Denver Meats. Elmer was a member of the International Harvester Club and Gouglersville Grange. He was a member of Vinemont Community Lutheran Church in Reinholds. Elmer always looked forward to family gatherings where he would tell his best jokes and stories. A full house always filled his heart as he kept up with the chaos of all the kids and grandchildren. He was always proud of his family. He was very mechanical, knowing everything about tractors. Elmer took care of his garden, growing tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and squash. Elmer’s caring heart and funny stories will be missed by his family and friends.
Elmer is survived by seven children, Kathy A. Slavinski of Bradford, Cindy Gockley Noe of Wyckoff, NJ, Timothy A. Gockley (Janet) of Newmanstown, Randy L. Gockley (Kim) of Denver, Rodney J. Gockley of Reinholds, Brian S. Gockley (Missy) of Reinholds, and Susan L. Sensenig (Andrew) of Ephrata; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda J. Mohn, Barbara Eckenrode; and one brother, William L. Gockley.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 13th, family greeting of visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a celebration service at 11:00 a.m. at Weaver's Banquet Facility, 2610 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. There will be a luncheon to follow. Interment will be at Kleinfeltersville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to the Vinemont Community Lutheran Church, 1278 Fritztown Rd, Reinholds, PA 17569, and Gouglersville Grange, 1893 Old Lancaster Pike, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Weaver Markets Banquet Facility
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Weaver Markets Banquet Facility
At the conclusion of the service, please plan to stay for a luncheon.
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