James Edward Bouch (1943 - 2015)

James Edward Bouch, 72, of Hummelstown, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.
Born in South Fork, PA, on January 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Bouch and Jean Rhoads Bouch.

Jim was a co-owner, with his late wife Darlene, of Keystone Artificial Limb & Orthopedics, Harrisburg. He was also previously employed by Hanger Orthopedic Group, Camp Hill, and the former Teufal Orthopedic & Prosthetic, Elizabethtown. He was a 1960 graduate of South Fork Croyle High School. He was an US Navy veteran having served during Vietnam era. Jim was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. He was a member of the Hummelstown Baseball Association, a former member of the Hummelstown Lions Club, and a member of the American Board of Certification of Orthotists & Prosthetists. Jim enjoyed woodworking and golf, but loved spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Darlene Vadella Bouch on April 29, 2014; and two sisters, Martha Fatula and Shirley Bishop.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Mary Beth Moser and Katherine A. Buohl both of Middletown, MD; a son, James Joseph Bouch husband of Christine of Hummelstown; a brother, Boyd Bouch husband of Dawn of Portage; and six grandchildren, Douglas Williams, Sarah Buohl, Elizabeth Buohl, Angela Bouch, Abigail Moser, and Anna Moser.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 9, 2015, at 11 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Philip G. Burger as celebrant. Friends will be received for the viewings Sunday, February 8, 2015, from 4 to 7 PM, and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown. A private family interment with military honors will be held in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Carbondale.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to have memorial contributions made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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