Obituary of Donald A. Dennerlein

Donald A. Dennerlein, 73, of 1 Winchester Rd. Lakewood, NY passed away at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday (November 7, 2012) in W.C.A. Hospital. An area resident since 2000, he was born July 23, 1939 in White Plains, NY a son of the late John "Jack" and Dorothy Ackerley Dennerlein. He was a graduate of White Plains High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University. Before his retirement he was a ceramic engineer working in research and development in the glass industry.. He will be remembered as a loving and caring person who enjoyed spending time singing with his barbershop groups over the years. He also loved skiing, sailing and watching the stock market. He was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for over 43 years and a member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club Surviving are his wife Karen Peterson Dennerlein whom he married July 2, 1983, his brother in law Kim (Becky) Peterson of West Ellicott as well as his nieces and nephews Janet Hobbs, John Dennerlein, Jesse Dennerlein, Chris Dennerlein, Jack Dennerlein, Bethany Peterson and Krista Peterson. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Richard Dennerlein. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.