Donald R. Mankamyer, 80, of Meyersdale, went home to celebrate with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2012 at his home. Born May 3, 1932 in Brothersvalley Township, the son of the late Rev. Raymond and Sylva (Kendall) Mankamyer. Also preceded in death by his siblings Fred and Nancy. Survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Joan Walker; four daughters: Rhonda Beckner and husband Rex, Somerset; Linda Conn and husband Ken, Wilmington, N.C.; Jackie Baer and husband Doug, Meyersdale; and Beth Hoover and husband Jeff, Meyersdale; "Pap" to nine grandchildren: Chris (Katie) Beckner, Matt Beckner and special friend Amanda Harmon, Kate (Bryon) Clark, Sheila (Brett) Kozlowski, Ryan "Buck" Conn, Emily (Charlie) Teets, Shawn Baer, Justin Hoover, and Ty Hoover; "Pappy" to four great-granddaughters: Karly Onoff, Kiera and Maeve Beckner and Lilly Teets. Also survived by nine siblings: Freda (Charlie) Aurndt; Dave (Nancy) Mankamyer; Harvey (Janet) Mankamyer; Judy (Emerson) Dunmeyer; Doyal (Ruthie) Mankamyer; Dale (Nancy) Mankamyer; Clay (Mary Alice) Mankamyer; Rose (Ron) Arnold; and Lynn (Mary Ann) Mankamyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and additional family members in his large extended family and a wide circle of friends. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas during the Korean War. He was formerly employed by Wilson Hay, Berlin Lumber, Gasline Construction, H.G. Bender of Meyersdale for 13 years, and Meyersdale Area School District for 20 years as a maintenance supervisor. Don was the owner/operator of Don's Auto Wash for 17 years, where he built and serviced car washes for 5 years. He was a member and deacon of Beachdale Church of the Brethren where he also served in many other capacities over the years. Also a member of the Meyersdale American Legion, Masonic Lodge #554 Meyersdale, and honorary Somerset County Fair Director. Former member of Meyersdale Lions Club. Don especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and had a true love for the outdoors, which included hunting, fishing, gardening, raising wildlife, farming and working with machinery. Pap was everyone's handyman. Friends will be received from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service is conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beachdale Church of the Brethren. Rev. Dr. Ronald Beachley and Pastor Tim Vaughn officiating. Interment Fritz Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beachdale Church of the Brethren, 803 Owl Hollow Rd., Berlin, PA 15530 or Caring Hands for Cancer, 119 Condominium Rd., Meyersdale, PA 15552. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com
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