Joseph D. Caler, of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care August 22, 2008, surrounded by his family.
He was a son of the late Joseph D.C. and Lillie I. Cole Caler.
After 31 years of service with Emeco Industries, Joseph retired in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a life member of the Hanover VFW Post #2506 and a life member of the Pennville Fire Company. Joseph enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and was an avid Southwestern football and wrestling fan for more than 35 years. He loved watching his sons play softball and spending time telling stories to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Mary A. Trish Caler; five sons, Michael Caler of Appomattox, VA, Daniel Caler and Andrew Caler, both of Hanover, William Trostle of Spring Grove, and Steven Trostle of York; two daughters, Kathryn Prince of Glenville and Laurie Wagaman of McSherrystown; one sister, Ruthetta Laughman of Hanover; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Caler, Jr.; five sisters; and three brothers, his brother, Sterling, preceding him on June 3.
Interment was with military rites provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
He was a son of the late Joseph D.C. and Lillie I. Cole Caler.
After 31 years of service with Emeco Industries, Joseph retired in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a life member of the Hanover VFW Post #2506 and a life member of the Pennville Fire Company. Joseph enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and was an avid Southwestern football and wrestling fan for more than 35 years. He loved watching his sons play softball and spending time telling stories to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Mary A. Trish Caler; five sons, Michael Caler of Appomattox, VA, Daniel Caler and Andrew Caler, both of Hanover, William Trostle of Spring Grove, and Steven Trostle of York; two daughters, Kathryn Prince of Glenville and Laurie Wagaman of McSherrystown; one sister, Ruthetta Laughman of Hanover; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Caler, Jr.; five sisters; and three brothers, his brother, Sterling, preceding him on June 3.
Interment was with military rites provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
Joseph D. Caler, of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care August 22, 2008, surrounded by his family.
He was a son of the late Joseph D.C. and Lillie I. Cole Caler.
After 31 years of service with Emeco Industries, Joseph retired in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a life member of the Hanover VFW Post #2506 and a life member of the Pennville Fire Company. Joseph enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and was an avid Southwestern football and wrestling fan for more than 35 years. He loved watching his sons play softball and spending time telling stories to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Mary A. Trish Caler; five sons, Michael Caler of Appomattox, VA, Daniel Caler and Andrew Caler, both of Hanover, William Trostle of Spring Grove, and Steven Trostle of York; two daughters, Kathryn Prince of Glenville and Laurie Wagaman of McSherrystown; one sister, Ruthetta Laughman of Hanover; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Caler, Jr.; five sisters; and three brothers, his brother, Sterling, preceding him on June 3.
Interment was with military rites provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
He was a son of the late Joseph D.C. and Lillie I. Cole Caler.
After 31 years of service with Emeco Industries, Joseph retired in 1981 as a supervisor. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a life member of the Hanover VFW Post #2506 and a life member of the Pennville Fire Company. Joseph enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and was an avid Southwestern football and wrestling fan for more than 35 years. He loved watching his sons play softball and spending time telling stories to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Mary A. Trish Caler; five sons, Michael Caler of Appomattox, VA, Daniel Caler and Andrew Caler, both of Hanover, William Trostle of Spring Grove, and Steven Trostle of York; two daughters, Kathryn Prince of Glenville and Laurie Wagaman of McSherrystown; one sister, Ruthetta Laughman of Hanover; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Caler, Jr.; five sisters; and three brothers, his brother, Sterling, preceding him on June 3.
Interment was with military rites provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.
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