George F. Eisenbrown

George Franklin Eisenbrown, III, a long-time resident of Bernville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Berks Heim, where he had been a resident since December 29, 2015. He was 90 years of age.

Born in Reading, January 3, 1926, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Joseph D. Eisenbrown and Mary L. (Plotts-Eisenbrown) Allen.

George was a devoted member of St. Thomas Church, Bernville, where he served for 40 years in various capacities, including recording secretary and president of the Consistory, as a deacon, elder, and Sunday School teacher. Every Sunday morning found him at the doors of St. Thomas, where he welcomed churchgoers with open arms, a warm smile, and handshake. He also served as president for a number of years of St. Thomas Cemetery and Haag Cemetery, both in Bernville.

George honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 through 1945 in World War II in the Pacific Theatre, participating in the Bismark Archepeligo Operation and the Philippine Islands Campaign. He was honorably discharged as a corporal in December 1945. He was called back to active duty in 1951 during the Korean War and was on his way to Korea when a cease-fire was declared.
He was honorably discharged a second time with the rank of sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the R. M. Butterweck Detachment, Berks County, Pa, Marine Corps League. He conducted his life with the spit and polish worthy of a Marine and was devoted to the Corps to the end. Semper Fi!

George graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1943, immediately enlisted in the Marines, and upon discharge, attended Reading Business Institute. There he met the love of his life and wife to be, Barbara Jean Mengel.

Mr. Eisenbrown was an independent insurance agent for 43 years. During this time, he worked for Windsor Mount Joy Mutual Insurance Company in Hamburg and then Everett Cash Mutual, headquartered in Everett, PA. He retired in 1999. He served on the board of directors at Windsor as secretary of the company. With Everett Cash he was a special agent, responsible for the entire eastern half of Pennsylvania, visiting agents throughout the Commonwealth.

In addition to his loving wife Barbara of 66 years, George is survived by five children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren, who all share in the grief and loss of dad and pop-pop: Robert G. Eisenbrown, husband of Eva, Muhlenberg Park; Kathleen Basehore, wife of John Basehore, Bernville; Jill Klein, wife of Robert L. Klein, Jr., Bernville; Jan Keeney, wife of Keith Keeney, Bernville; and Heidi Jo Young, wife of Joseph Young, Hamburg. His devoted and loving grandchildren are: Michael Jason Eisenbrown, New York City; Justin Gresh, Benson, Arizona; Evan Keeney, Shillington; Kelsi Basehore, Bernville; Eliana Keeney, Bernville; Abigail Weaver, wife of Bobby Weaver, Pottsville; Samuel Young, Hamburg; and Ian Young, Hamburg.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, February 21, at 3 p.m., in St. Thomas Church, 536 North Main Street, Bernville, with Pastor Bill Miller officiating. Family and friends may call prior to the service on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., to offer encouragement and thanksgiving to the family for George's life and service.

Interment will be private in St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville, at the convenience of the family.

The family requests contributions be made in George's memory to St. Thomas Church, 536 North Main Street, Bernville, PA, 19506.

The Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville is entrusted with funeral arrangements.