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N. Keith Palmiter
d. May 22, 2010
N. Keith Palmiter
Arkport
N. Keith Palmiter, 83, of 8653 State Route 36, formerly of Alfred Station, passed away Saturday (May 22, 2010) at his daughter's home in Arkport.
Born in Alfred, April 13, 1927, the son of Irving and Marguerite Lewis Palmiter, he had resided in Alfred Station prior to moving to Arkport in 2003. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, Alfred State College and received his Bachelors degree from SUNY Oswego. He was employed as an engineer at Air Preheater in Wellsville, and later as an instructor and department chairman in the Drafting Department at the Wellsville Division of Alfred State College. Keith served his country as a member of the US Army during WW-2. His memberships included the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church, Dansville Post #6780, VFW, life membership of the Arkport American Legion Post #1248, the NRA, Kanakedea-MacArthur Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Royal Order of Jesters, Court #003, The Shriners, the Consistory, Valley of Rochester, Scottish Rite, Valley of Corning, Hornell Elks Lodge #364, The former University Lodge # 230 F & AM, Alfred Station Fire Dept., and the Bakers Bridge Historical Society.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances Jean Palmiter in 1983, his second wife, Patricia C. Palmiter in 2002, and his brother, Randall Palmiter.
He is survived by 4 daughters- Melodie (Gerald) Palmiter-Alderman of Arkport, Karen (Gary) Fassel , and Judith Palmiter both of Scottsville, VA., Amy (Craig) Barnes of LeRoy, and 2 step-daughters, Laurie (John) Mullen of Sanford, NC, and Cathy Coleman of Clinton Maryland, his son, Kevin (Patricia) Palmiter of Alfred Station and his step-son, Michael (Jill) Coleman of Lynchburg, VA., , his brother, Lyle (Thelma) Palmiter of Alfred Station and sister-in-law, Lois Palmiter of Michigan, 12 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Robertson Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ken Chroniger officiating. Burial will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Friends wishing to send a remembrance to the family may visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Arkport American Legion, PO Box 45, Arkport, NY 14807, The Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church. 587 State Route 244. Alfred Station, NY 14803, or the Baker's Bridge Historical Society, PO Box, Alfred Station, NY 14803
Arkport
N. Keith Palmiter, 83, of 8653 State Route 36, formerly of Alfred Station, passed away Saturday (May 22, 2010) at his daughter's home in Arkport.
Born in Alfred, April 13, 1927, the son of Irving and Marguerite Lewis Palmiter, he had resided in Alfred Station prior to moving to Arkport in 2003. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, Alfred State College and received his Bachelors degree from SUNY Oswego. He was employed as an engineer at Air Preheater in Wellsville, and later as an instructor and department chairman in the Drafting Department at the Wellsville Division of Alfred State College. Keith served his country as a member of the US Army during WW-2. His memberships included the Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church, Dansville Post #6780, VFW, life membership of the Arkport American Legion Post #1248, the NRA, Kanakedea-MacArthur Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Royal Order of Jesters, Court #003, The Shriners, the Consistory, Valley of Rochester, Scottish Rite, Valley of Corning, Hornell Elks Lodge #364, The former University Lodge # 230 F & AM, Alfred Station Fire Dept., and the Bakers Bridge Historical Society.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances Jean Palmiter in 1983, his second wife, Patricia C. Palmiter in 2002, and his brother, Randall Palmiter.
He is survived by 4 daughters- Melodie (Gerald) Palmiter-Alderman of Arkport, Karen (Gary) Fassel , and Judith Palmiter both of Scottsville, VA., Amy (Craig) Barnes of LeRoy, and 2 step-daughters, Laurie (John) Mullen of Sanford, NC, and Cathy Coleman of Clinton Maryland, his son, Kevin (Patricia) Palmiter of Alfred Station and his step-son, Michael (Jill) Coleman of Lynchburg, VA., , his brother, Lyle (Thelma) Palmiter of Alfred Station and sister-in-law, Lois Palmiter of Michigan, 12 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Robertson Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ken Chroniger officiating. Burial will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Friends wishing to send a remembrance to the family may visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Arkport American Legion, PO Box 45, Arkport, NY 14807, The Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church. 587 State Route 244. Alfred Station, NY 14803, or the Baker's Bridge Historical Society, PO Box, Alfred Station, NY 14803
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