Dwight S. Shimp, 78, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the UPMC Hospital in Lititz. Born in Ephrata, Dwight was the son of the late Clarence K. and Helen M. (Eshelman) Shimp. Dwight was the loving husband of 59 years to Kathleen E. (Lemon) Shimp.
Growing up in Red Run, Dwight was a high school graduate of Garden Spot High School. He later served in the United States Army Reserves during the Vietnam war. Dwight worked for Case New Holland for 41 years, working as a Cost Analyst in their engineering department until his retirement in 2008.
Dwight was a longtime member of St. Paul’s E.C. Church in Reamstown, serving as a head usher, visitation committee, mission committee, and social committee. He also served as the church Treasurer for 20 years and name Layman of the year 2010. Dwight also served his community as the co-treasurer of the Cocalico Marching Band, Meals on Wheels deliverer, and volunteer bus driver for the Ephrata Manor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends camping and taking regular beach trips for over 60 years. Avid travelers, Dwight and Kathy made many trips around the world including the Western US, Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. They also took their family to Disney World and made a 25th anniversary trip to Hawaii. Dwight had a big heart for serving the Lord, his family, friends, church, and community and he would be greatly missed.
Along with his wife Kathleen, Dwight was a devoted father and is survived by his daughter, Michelle L. (Shimp) Troop, wife of John M. Troop, whom Dwight loved as a son; two grandsons, Gavin & Owen Troop; nieces, Jaenell (Steve) Ditsious (and family), Lori (Jim) Sulfare, (and family); and the Eshelman family & Gable family. Dwight is predeceased by his sister, Joan Eshleman & brother-in-law, Larry Eshleman.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 15th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 46 E Church St, Reamstown, PA 17567. A luncheon will be following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions will be appreciated to St. Paul’s E.C. Church, P.O. Box 270, Reamstown, PA 17567, or the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306.
