Obituary of Marlin David Emenheiser

Marlin D. Emenheiser passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2010 after a long battle with prostate cancer at the age of 74. Born in York, PA, Marlin served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. Marlin moved to Woodbury with his wife Joan in 1964 and resided there for 24 years before moving to Mullica Hill. He worked for Air Products and Chemicals in Camden for 28 years and retired as a cryogenics mechanic at the age of 55. Upon retirement, he obtained his CDL and drove a school bus for Walt's Bus Service of Pedricktown and the Friends School of Mullica Hill for several years. Marlin enjoyed spending time at his seasonal campsite at Cocalico Creek Campgroung in Denver, PA with treasured family and friends, working in his yard and spending time in his garage working on his vehicles. Marlin was predeceased by his beloved wife of 45 years, Joan K. (nee Karr) and his father, David E. He is survived by his mother Senora Emenheiser (nee Good) of York, PA, daughter Susan L. (Kenneth) Rothfuss of Pitman, brother Philip of Black Hawk, CO, sister Linda Emenheiser (George) of York, PA and granddaughter Holly Joelle Rothfuss. Friends may call on Friday after 9am in the Kelley Funeral Home, 125 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ. Funeral service will be at 11am. Interment Gloucester County Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marlin's name to Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 Kings Hwy N., Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com.