Galen H. Ehrhart

ALLENWOOD- Galen L. Ehrhart, 66, formerly of Dallastown, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at Muncy Valley Hospital in Lycoming Co. A funeral tribute service will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with his pastor, Rev. Russell D. Clark officiating. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial of ashes will be private and at the convenience of the family. Galen was born February 2, 1942 in Dallastown, a son of the late Wilmer and Beatrice (Lloyd) Ehrhart. He was a graduate of Dallastown High School and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Galen was employed with Jorama Ranch since 1995, where he sold and serviced horse and utility trailers. In his earlier years, he was a body and paint man in the auto industry. Galen was a past member of the Indian Valley Appaloosa Club, Keystone Appaloosa Club, Central PA Appaloosa Association, Free State Appaloosa Club, Mason Dixon Appaloosa Club, Maryland Appaloosa Club and the National Appaloosa Horse Club. He was also past president of the Keystone Appaloosa Club and Show Chairman to KAC's Quentin Horse Show for many years. Galen showed horses successfully on a national level. Surviving are two sons, Joel Ehrhart and Daryll L. Ehrhart and his fianc裠Lynette R. Noll; two grandsons, Daryll L. Ehrhart, Jr. and Brandon T. Ehrhart; two sisters Mildred Fake and Delores Slenker. Also surviving is his companion, Cindy Cerrone and his former wife, Sharon D. Shearer; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are four brothers, Raymond, Richard, Gerald, and Dale and a sister, Gladys. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Galen, to your local National 4-H Council.