Blaine Momeyer

Blaine Gerald Momeyer, 91, passed away on April 2, 2020 at his home in Lawrence Park. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Erie, PA, the son of Kenneth W. Momeyer and Marion Beigel Momeyer. Blaine was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, where he served as an Elder and a Deacon. He was a member of Lawrence Lodge F&AM and the Scottish Rite. He was a past president of the Erie Jaycees, and served for 22 years on the Iroquois School Board. Blaine was a veteran, serving in the US Army in WWII and the Korean wars. He proudly served in the 82nd Airborne, joining at the age of 17.  He owned and operated the Kenneth W. Momeyer Co. for many years. He also was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Blaine enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, playing bridge, and most of all, spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Blaine is preceded in death by his wife Alice L. Momeyer and his two brothers Kenneth and Paul Momeyer.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon A. Hiegel and her husband Tom of Erie, PA, sons B. Douglas Momeyer and his wife Marta of Apex NC, and Mark S. Momeyer and his wife Karen of Erie, PA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren L. Sheehan and her husband Andrew of Chicago IL, Kristen W. Wieczorek and her husband Rob of Orland Park, IL, Stephen G. Hiegel of Erie, PA, Claire Momeyer of New York, NY, Dana Skeffington and her husband Jim, of Denver, CO, Melinda Momeyer and her fiance Maxim Klinar, Kayla, Marissa, and Nicholas Momeyer of Erie, PA. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Nellie and Blaine Wieczorek of Orland Park, IL. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Erie Cemetery, Section 8, with the Rev. Chris Weichman, of the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, officiating.  Following the service Military Honors will be rendered by Erie Crawford County Burial Detail.  In order to protect the health of family and friends, all CDC Guidelines will be observed, including the use of face masks and social distancing.