Russell Schanely

Russell Schanely, 80 of Quakertown died July 23, 2008 in his home. He was the husband of Marilynn (Kershner) Schanely. Born on Jan. 18, 1928 in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Russell B. and Miriam (Himmelwright) Schanely He was Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court for Bucks County from 1956 - 1960 and then appointed Director of Veterans Affairs from 1961 - 1972, after which he worked in the insurance industry for many years. He also served on the Bucks County Draft Board from 1965 - 1970. Russ was a 1945 graduate of Quakertown High School and a 1953 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity for over 50 years. He was a US Army veteran of WWII serving with the 339th Transportation Co. 25th Regt. He was a member of the Quakertown American Legion for over 60 years becoming an honorary life member. Russ served as Commander of the Post in 1957-1958 and Service Officer for over 43 years continuing 5 years on National Committees. He was a member of the DAV Keystone Chapter 16 and a former member and past Commander of both the DAV Chapter 117 Levittown and Chapter 94 Quakertown. He was also a former member of the 40et8 of Bucks County. Russ was also a life member of the Moose Lodge #1622 and a former member and past President of the Quakertown Jaycees and a former PA State Regional Vice President. He served two terms on Quakertown Boro council and was a former member of the Bucks County Society for the Detection & Apprehension of Horse Thieves. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Quakertown. He also received the Chapel of Four Chaplains Award. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Laurie wife of Steve Hanchuruck of Branford, CT and Maribeth wife of Laurence Murphy of Traralgon, Victoria Australia. Five grandchildren Katie, Timothy, Molly, Thomas and Christopher, a brother Horace C. of Watertown, NY. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Susan and sisters Dorothy and Phyllis. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church 19 S. 10th St. Quakertown, PA 18951. The family will greet relatives and friends in the church after the service. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address. Service Information A service summary is not available