Edward H. Kiefer

Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Edward and Emma Otto Kiefer. Prior to his retirement he was a successful salesman for Metropolitan Life Ins., Pennsylvania Farmer Ins. Co., West Chemical, and Hunter Engineering. He was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, class of 1952. Following his graduation from high school, he was called to duty where he served in the United States Marine Corp. Edward, upon completing his service, attended Keystone College graduating in 1958. He then went on to the University of Scranton, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in 1961.

Edward loved being a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #301, the Irem Temple Country Club, the Order of Eastern Star of Hot Bottom, the Eastern Travelers Bowling League, and was the past national counselor of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He was a proud supporter and member of the Lackawanna Historical Society and the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Historic Iron Furnaces.

Edward was the proud father of 5 sons, Matthew, Mark, Jeffrey, Paul and Edward II.  His grandchildren Dr. Jesse Kiefer, Timothy Kiefer, Rebecca Kiefer Rucker, Daniel Kiefer, Alan Michael Kiefer, and Edward H Kiefer III.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Kiefer, Raymond Kiefer, and by his loving son Paul Eric Kiefer.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 W Grove St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  Interment with full military honors will follow in Archbald Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA.