Harry F. Chrisman Jr., 76

MILLSBORO - Harry F. Chrisman Jr. of Millsboro, formerly of Montgomery County, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 76.

He was a retired transportation coordinator for Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, retiring in 1989, and later worked for Ryder until his retirement.

Harry was fireman of the year in 1980 for Trappe Fire Co., where he was a life member, and fire policeman for the years of 1979 and 1985, and was a former police officer for Limerick, Collegeville-Trappe and Perkiomen townships.

He was a graduate of East Greenville, Class of 1949, and was a former bingo caller for Mariner's Cove.

Harry was the son of the late Harry and Marian Bradford Chrisman, and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Betty and Joan; and a grandson, Tracy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Norma Bossert Chrisman; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry F. Chrisman III and his wife Diane, and Joseph P. Chrisman and his wife Valerie; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan Keyser and husband Robert; a brother, Ronald Chrisman and his wife Mitzie; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Bradley, Joel, Ashlee and Lisa; three great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Alvin.

Funeral services will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests, contributions be sent to Tunnell Cancer Center, 18941 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.