Delmer E. Semple, 65, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 after a lengthy illness where he was lovingly cared for by his wife Carol, daughter Jessica, son-in-law Thomas, granddaughter Jacinda and mother-in-law Mildred.
He was the beloved husband of Carol Semple with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late David Semple, Sr. and Grace Troup Semple.
Del was an area resident all his life and a 1969 graduate of the Octorara High School. He was employed, for 40 years, by Pepperidge Farm of Downingtown.
He was an avid Eagles fan. He enjoyed collecting trains, gardening, traveling, watching his favorite TV show NCIS and spending time with his family. He also loved music and dancing. The sound of his laughter was unforgettable during one of his pranks. He was our beloved jokester.
He is survived, in addition to his his wife, by four children; Jessica Hendricks (Thomas E.) of Parkesburg, Jennie Jones (Gary) of Oxford, Jeffrey Semple (Jennifer) of Atglen and Brian Semple (Michelle) of Lancaster, nine grandchildren; Jacinda, Thomas III, Madison, Ella, Miles, Kyle, Conner, Charoltte and Max, one great grandchild Marley and four siblings; Robert Garver of Neb., Shirley Enriquez of FL., Rich Semple of PA and Dennis Semple of TN. He was preceded in death by two siblings; Nancy White and David Semple, Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 2pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA. Viewing and visitation from 1 to 2pm. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sympathy to All
Will always remember Del of being the jokester. He played his pranks on many an unsuspecting person!
Sending love and light
My heart broke when my mom called me and gave me the news. I will always remember Uncle Del and his laugh that was infectious. He will be missed by all who had the honor and privilege to know him. Love you Aunt Carol.
Del will truly be missed, It
Del will truly be missed, It breaks my heart that He left us so early. He was the best Brother in law and Uncle any one could ask for. He was quite the fun person to be around, he always had a joke to share. If ever you needed help with anything or needed someone to talk to he was always there for you. Much Love, Dawn, Ira, Stephen, Alex
What can you say about a man
What can you say about a man like Del. He had an infectious laugh, always looked for the good in people. Was great with children as well as adults. Not a better person existed on this earth. So many memories. Will be truly missed.
My brother
I will miss my brother. From the first time Del I met me he treated with so much love and called me his brother. I am very proud and honored to have been called brother by Del.My prayers and heart is with the Semple family. Del is truly a great man. Love you my brother.
Mother
Mother, I am thinking of you during this time of loss, Your being here caring for Del means the world to me. I appreciate how you took charge training me as a caregiver to help Del through this journey. Since your retirement you have been the caregiver for many special people . You are an angel . I thank you for all your tireless hours of support and love throughout Del's illness . I send you my sympathy for your loss of your son in law , my husband Del.
As Del would say "Thank you Mom", "Love you Mom".
All my love your daughter Carol
Jessica and Thomas
My sympathy and love to both of you during this time of loss. I feel your pain with losing him . During his journey you were there for him in many ways . I remember you would take him on a drive to pick up a vanilla milkshake , he did love ice cream . I can see him so clearly as our cookie mom in Girl Scouts , on the sidelines during softball , and volleyball taking pictures and cheering the team on . The best time with the giant waterslide in the backyard . Dad did slip and slide with you and your friends so much that he needed to report off work the next day . I guess I'm saying for you to share his memories and smile when you think of him. He was a great dad. He is at peace.
All my Love Mom
Granddaughter
Jacinda your Poppop loved you very much.
Poppop enjoyed spending time with you watching the Sprout channel. He loved your singing, dancing, and joking around in his room.
I would like to thank you for being his special granddaughter. We know you are sad. We are proud of you for reaching out to us during Poppop's journey.
I am here for you.
I love you Mom Mom
Jennie, Jeff, and Brian
All my sympathy for the loss of your dad .
Love Caril
What a great man and a great
What a great man and a great Uncle, You will truly be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Our
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
Carol and Jessica,
Carol and Jessica,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Del as an honorary Girl Scout!! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty and Megan Kinney
Carol, Jessica and Family,
Carol, Jessica and Family,
We are sorry so for your loss of Del. What a great man. His laughter, kindness and always there when anyone needed anything. The years we did volleyball boosters together will always be
cherished memories to all of us. We had many good times together. Always hold all of your memories close to your hearts and remember he will remind close to you forever. I will try to make it on friday, but if I do not get there, know that I am thinking of all of your family.
Sincerely from the hearts of
Joanne and George McGinnis
Angela Thompson (Mcginnis) who Del always made her laugh.
To the Semple & Jones family:
To the Semple & Jones family: You & yours are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. May God be with you & guide you.
To the semple family
Thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. Del was the best and will be missed. Sincerely Robin and Michael snyder
Delmer Semple
Just looking at his face, I can hear his laugh! ! ! Remember all the times he following me to art/craft shows I participated in, and anytime and everytime I had computer or other problems at work, it was always Del I would call. Prayers are with the family, and know he is at peace now. Remember the good times.
HIGH SCHOOL
DEL AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL/EVEN THOUGH I MOVED AWAY I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM.
GARY REYNOLDS