Henry R. Beitler, 95, of Old Zionsville, died Aug. 29, 2013, at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband the late June K. (Klick) Beitler. Born in Lower Milford Township, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Amanda (Jacob) Beitler.

He was educated in the Lower Milford Township Schools.

He organized Boy Scout Troop #31 in Old Zionsville, where he served as Scoutmaster for 50 years and 54 Scouts became Eagle Scouts under his leadership. He also served as a Scoutmaster for eight National Jamborees and one World Jamboree. He was awarded numerous Scouting awards including, the Service to Scouting, Shadow of the Eagle and the highest council award, the Silver Beaver. He organized the Lower Lehigh Lions Club and served as a charter president. He was also a charter member of the Old Zionsville Fire Company, where he served as president for two years, assistant fire chief and fire chief for four years. He was the first chairman of the Upper Milford Recreation Committee and the Upper Milford Historical Society. He was instrumental in the location and naming of Lenape Park.

He was a member of the Old Zionsville United Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 12 years and was a chairman of the historical committee and property committee of the church and a lifelong member of the Dillingersville Union School and Church Association, where he was a president for five years.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II, where he was stationed in France and Germany, receiving three battle stars, and bronze star and served again during the Korean conflict.

He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Perkiomen Post #184.

He was a clerk in the Old Zionsville Post Office for five years and postmaster for 28 years. It was through his efforts the post office was moved from the hardware store to its present location. He also served one year as president and vice president of District XIII from 1980-1983 of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. He was a member of the Jordan-Martin Masonic Lodge #673 of Allentown.

He is survived by a stepson, Frank Cernelli and his wife Diane of Red Rancho, N.M.; a step-granddaughter, Stephenie; a step-great-grandson, James; nieces and nephews, Marie and her husband Robert Derr of Boyertown, Arlene Melcher of Boyertown, Vivian Henry of East Greenville, Oella Ruff of Topton, Verna Mauer of East Greenville, Warren Albitz and his wife Joan of Gilbertsville and Donald Albitz of East Greenville; and many grand, great-grand and great-great-grand, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Edna Albitz; and two brothers, Jacob and Horace.

Services are 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at Old Zionsville U.C.C., 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. A Masonic funeral service will be held 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

Contributions may be made to to the Sanctuary Improvement Fund, Old Zionsville U.C.C., P.O. Box 215, Old Zionsville, 18068.

Arrangements were made by Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville.