George Andrew Lengel

US World War II

Navy Veteran

George Andrew Lengel, 90, died June 11, at Laconia Genesis Elder Care Center, in New Hampshire. Born in Bridgeport June 6, 1921, he was the son of Mary (Mayer) and John Lengel.

Mr Lengel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy J. (Traub) Lengel, of Plymouth, N.H.; four children, including Richard A. Lengel of Newtown; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He resided in Bethel for many years. He worked in the banking industry and was the branch manager of the Union Trust in Bethel. He served a commissioner for the Bethel Parks and Recreation Department for many years. Mr Lengel was a member of the Bethel Exchange Club, a member and past treasurer of the St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Danbury, and a member of the American Legion Post in Bethel.

He moved to Plymouth, N.H., in 1995. Mr Lengel enjoyed his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them excel in their athletics.

A funeral service took place in Laconia, June 17. Burial was in the Trinity Churchyard Cemetery, Holderness, N.H.

Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia NH 03246.

The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Cremations Service, in Meredith and Plymouth, was in charge of the arrangements.

The Newtown Bee        June 17, 2011