Norman E. Kelchner1,2,3,4 
M, (9 August 1931 - 6 October 1998)
- Relationship
- 8th great-grandson of Martin Scholderer
Norman E. Kelchner was born on 9 August 1931 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,2 He was the son of William Roy Kelchner and Della May Sholder.1 Norman E. Kelchner married, at age 24, Mary Louise Alter, age 18, daughter of Edwin L. Alter and Margaret L. Powell, on Monday, 30 July 1956.1,4 Norman E. Kelchner died on 6 October 1998 at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 67 years, 1 month and 27 days.1,2,4 He was buried on 8 October 1998 in the Wildwood Cemetery, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Harlan Frank Showers.1
Norman E. Kelchner was owned and operated Kelchner's Cleaning Service between 1959 and 1994.1 As of 1996, Norman E. Kelchner and Mary Louise Alter lived at 1123 Park Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.1 His obituary was published on 7 October 1998 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Norman E. Kelchner, 67, of 1123 Park Ave. died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at Williamsport Hospital.
He and his wife, the former Mary L. Alter, observed their 42nd wedding anniversary July 30.
Retiring in 1994, he had owned and operated Kelchner's Cleaning Service for 35 years. He was a member of Church of the Savior, Lutheran. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Born Aug. 9, 1931, in this city, he was a son of William R. and Della Mae Sholder Kelchner.
Surviving besides his wife, are four sons, Norman E. Jr. of Muncy RR, Steven S. and Thomas A., both of South Williamsport, David M. of this city; a daughter, Melissa S. of this city; a brother, William R. of this city; a granddaughter, Emily.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Wildwood Cemetery with the Rev. Harlan Frank Showers, his pastor, officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Maneval's, 500 W. Fourth St.1
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Norman's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2
The obituary for Thomas Allen Kelchner on 19 August 2006 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, listed Norman E. Kelchner as his deceased father.3
Norman E. Kelchner was owned and operated Kelchner's Cleaning Service between 1959 and 1994.1 As of 1996, Norman E. Kelchner and Mary Louise Alter lived at 1123 Park Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.1 His obituary was published on 7 October 1998 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Norman E. Kelchner, 67, of 1123 Park Ave. died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at Williamsport Hospital.
He and his wife, the former Mary L. Alter, observed their 42nd wedding anniversary July 30.
Retiring in 1994, he had owned and operated Kelchner's Cleaning Service for 35 years. He was a member of Church of the Savior, Lutheran. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Born Aug. 9, 1931, in this city, he was a son of William R. and Della Mae Sholder Kelchner.
Surviving besides his wife, are four sons, Norman E. Jr. of Muncy RR, Steven S. and Thomas A., both of South Williamsport, David M. of this city; a daughter, Melissa S. of this city; a brother, William R. of this city; a granddaughter, Emily.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Wildwood Cemetery with the Rev. Harlan Frank Showers, his pastor, officiating. The family will provide the flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Maneval's, 500 W. Fourth St.1
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Norman's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2 The obituary for Thomas Allen Kelchner on 19 August 2006 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, listed Norman E. Kelchner as his deceased father.3
Children of Norman E. Kelchner and Mary Louise Alter
- Norman E. Kelchner Jr.3,1
- Steven Scott Kelchner+3,1
- Thomas Allen Kelchner+3,1 (20 Apr 1961 - 17 Aug 2006)
- David M. Kelchner3,1
- Melissa S. Kelchner3,1
Last Edited=6 Oct 2022
Citations
- [S1211] Norman E. Kelchner obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 7 October 1998, p. 7. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. NORMAN E KELCHNER, birth listed as 09 Aug 1931, died listed as 06 Oct 1998 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 16 Jun 2004.
- [S973] Thomas Allen Kelchner obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 19 August 2006. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituaries/sections.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S2824] "Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Kelchner obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 2 August 2022, online archives (https://www.sungazette.com/obituaries/2022/08/… : accessed 6 October 2022). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.