Obituary for Theodore Olen Dunmire
Theodore Olen Dunmire, 88, of Indiana, died Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 12, 1934, in Canoe Township, he was a son of the late Olen Robert Dunmire and Laura Lorraine (Baun) Dunmire. He was the loving husband of Louise (Lemmon) Dunmire, of Indiana, whom he married November 26, 1958.
Ted was a graduate of Indiana High School. After graduation he went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army. Following his service, he worked as a produce manager for 32 years at the former A&P Grocery Store in Indiana, several years at Foodland in Blairsville, and 12 years at Sherwin Williams in Indiana.
Ted was a long-time member of the Antique Auto Club of America (AACA), Punxsutawney Region. He enjoyed his 1931 Buick and 1930 Model A Ford that he drove in many parades and club road tours. One of his passions was setting up in the flea market area of the Hershey AACA Fall Meet which he attended for decades. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, specializing in country store memorabilia and advertising.
Ted was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where he participated in many church activities. He loved to travel and vacation with his family. The last family trip has been remembered as one of their best. It was an eighteen-day vacation to the western United States where they visited many of the U.S. National Parks.
In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by his children: Kenneth Dunmire, of Downingtown; Thomas Dunmire, of Indiana; and grandchildren Christopher and Ryan. Theodore will also be missed by his siblings: Wilma Cessna, of Elderton; Harry Dunmire and wife Esther, of Shelocta; Ruth Brant, of Goshen, IN; Patricia Foltz, of Ohio; and Judy Sturdevant and husband Dennis, of Sheffield. Also surviving are brothers-in-law: Donald Lemmon, of Indiana; Arthur Lemmon, of Indiana; Joseph Lemmon, of Deckers Point; Bruce Lemmon, of Carlisle; sisters-in-law: Betty Lemmon of Dixonville, and Betty Lightcap, of Long Island, NY.
Theodore was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine Semsick; brothers-in-law: Ronald Cessna, James Semsick, Bill Brant, David Foltz, Charles Lemmon, Blaine Lemmon, Ronald Lemmon, and Ronald Lightcap; sisters-in-law: Natalie Lemmon, Roberta Rice, and Alice Lemmon. Special thanks go out to 365 Hospice for their loving care of Ted.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 365 Hospice - 119 South Main Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722, or Trinity United Methodist Church - 4th Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
Friends will be received Tuesday, September 13th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana, 965 Philadelphia Street. His funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Indiana. Rev. Patrick Lenox will officiate, assisted by Lay Minister and niece of Ted, Shelby Lemmon. Visitation will also be held from 10 AM Wednesday morning until 11 AM, the time the funeral at church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net.
Ted was a graduate of Indiana High School. After graduation he went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army. Following his service, he worked as a produce manager for 32 years at the former A&P Grocery Store in Indiana, several years at Foodland in Blairsville, and 12 years at Sherwin Williams in Indiana.
Ted was a long-time member of the Antique Auto Club of America (AACA), Punxsutawney Region. He enjoyed his 1931 Buick and 1930 Model A Ford that he drove in many parades and club road tours. One of his passions was setting up in the flea market area of the Hershey AACA Fall Meet which he attended for decades. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, specializing in country store memorabilia and advertising.
Ted was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where he participated in many church activities. He loved to travel and vacation with his family. The last family trip has been remembered as one of their best. It was an eighteen-day vacation to the western United States where they visited many of the U.S. National Parks.
In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by his children: Kenneth Dunmire, of Downingtown; Thomas Dunmire, of Indiana; and grandchildren Christopher and Ryan. Theodore will also be missed by his siblings: Wilma Cessna, of Elderton; Harry Dunmire and wife Esther, of Shelocta; Ruth Brant, of Goshen, IN; Patricia Foltz, of Ohio; and Judy Sturdevant and husband Dennis, of Sheffield. Also surviving are brothers-in-law: Donald Lemmon, of Indiana; Arthur Lemmon, of Indiana; Joseph Lemmon, of Deckers Point; Bruce Lemmon, of Carlisle; sisters-in-law: Betty Lemmon of Dixonville, and Betty Lightcap, of Long Island, NY.
Theodore was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine Semsick; brothers-in-law: Ronald Cessna, James Semsick, Bill Brant, David Foltz, Charles Lemmon, Blaine Lemmon, Ronald Lemmon, and Ronald Lightcap; sisters-in-law: Natalie Lemmon, Roberta Rice, and Alice Lemmon. Special thanks go out to 365 Hospice for their loving care of Ted.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 365 Hospice - 119 South Main Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722, or Trinity United Methodist Church - 4th Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
Friends will be received Tuesday, September 13th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana, 965 Philadelphia Street. His funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Indiana. Rev. Patrick Lenox will officiate, assisted by Lay Minister and niece of Ted, Shelby Lemmon. Visitation will also be held from 10 AM Wednesday morning until 11 AM, the time the funeral at church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net.