David Dellinger

RED LION- David "Red" Dellinger, 93, passed away on March 13, 2010 at Manor Care South. He was born on March 1, 1917 in East Prospect, PA to the late Robert and Myrtle (Clemons) Dellinger. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Hengst)Dellinger of Red Lion; a daughter, Connie (Bob) Fish of Green Valley, AZ; a granddaughter Karen (Dan); and great grandchildren Caroline, Carter, and Chloe Chraska of Lantana, TX; a grandson Barry Craft of Spring Hill, TN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Kohler. During WWII, Red worked at the Red Lion Tool Company. He ground the part (for Frankfort Arsenal) which was one of the last pieces placed in the atomic bomb. He built the West End Service Station in Red Lion which he owned and operated for 46 years. He was a member of the York Squadron Motorcycle Club, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), the Red Lion Historical Society, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Red's first motorcycle was a 1933 Harley Davidson, and he continued to be an avid Harley rider until the 1990's, when health problems forced him to hang-up his boots and helmet. He served as President of the York Squadron Motorcycle Club in the 1940's. He joined the AMA in 1942 and after 50 years became a life member of the organization. "Red," "Dad," "Paw Paw," "Great Grandpa Dellinger," "Uncle Red," will be remembered by all whose lives he touched. He was a thoughtful, caring man who offered help to those he barely knew. To his family, he was the sweetest, most upbeat, wonderful man we knew. He was proud of us, and we will continue to strive to be everything good he expected us to be. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Ave., Red Lion, with his pastor, the Reverend Dr. Charles W. Salisbury officiating. Viewings will be from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church prior to the service and on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Life Tributes by Olewiler and Heffner, 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion. Interment will be in Red Lion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 45 First Ave., Red Lion, PA 17356.