Ken Beinhauer, 73

LEWES - Ken Beinhauer, of Lewes as of 2006, formerly of Elizabethtown, Pa., passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at home, following a long illness, and was under the care of a doctor. He was 73.

Mr. Beinhauer was born in West Fairview, Pa., son of the late Henry L. and Anna E. Beinhauer.

He was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Class of 1954.

Mr. Beinhauer was married to Jacquelyn (Nisley) Beinhauer for 53 years.

He retired in 1997 from Burnham Corp. (Burnham Holdings) as human resource manager of the hydronics division after 32 years of service in Lancaster, Pa.

Mr. Beinhauer was also co-founder of the Rheems (Pa.) Athletic Association, which provides various sporting programs for young girls and boys.

He enjoyed Penn State football and other sports as well.

Fishing was Mr. Beinhauer's favorite pastime.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Deborah A. Smith, wife of Dr. Samuel Smith of Middletown, Pa., and Gail Y. Stauffer, wife of Marlin Stauffer, of Elizabethtown; two sisters, Doris and Jane Beinhauer, both of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren, Brian Stauffer, Justin Stauffer, Abby Smith, Dr. Doug Smith and Hunter Smith; one step-granddaughter, Gina Fready; one great-granddaughter, Cassy Stauffer; and one step-great-granddaughter, Brianna Fready.

The family will receive family and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the home of his daughter, Gail Stauffer, 2113 Snyder Drive, Elizabethtown.

Funeral arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Lewes.