Kenneth Gillem

Kenneth L. Gillem, age 94, of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 18, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Jean Gillem (nee Schmidt). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a Production Engineer in the Communications industry.

His interests included organs, organ music, automobiles and tennis. During World War II, he was a Chaplain's Assistant playing the organ for services. He was a life member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.



Kenneth is survived by his wife of 63 years Jane M. Gillem (nee Mosbruger), their children Anne Barrie, James (Eunice), Charles (Tracy) and Thomas (Kathy) Gillem, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Douglas Gillem.



Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:00 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike (cor. Hilltop Road), West Chester, PA (610) 431-9000 and to his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment Private.



In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Church of The Holy Trinity, 212 S. High Street, West Chester, PA 19382 or Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380 would be appreciated.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 11:00 AM
The Donohue Funeral Home
1627

Pike West Chester 19382, United States