Emma Blanche Musser Reese was born on the Christian Musser homestead in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on 3 November 1892. Blanche; her parents, Catherine Decker and Martin Mellinger Musser; and big sister Lil lived in the tenant's house on her grandparents' farm. Blanche spent her childhood on the farm, attending the one room schoolhouse nearby. By 1907, the growing family had moved to Columbia where her father worked in the rolling mills. Blanche also went to work after graduating from 8th grade.
On October 30, 1920, Blanche married Chester Reese, a World War One veteran and railroad man. Though their marriage was not blessed with children of their own, Blanche and Chet were loving and generous to their many nephews and nieces.
Blanche was an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful cook. She loved to garden, spoil her pets, and entertain family and friends.
Chet and Blanche often took trips to visit family and sightsee. Chet liked Cadillacs so they always traveled in style.
After her husband's death in 1956, Blanche continued to live in the little bungalow they called home, taking comfort in her extended family and her faith, but always missing her beloved Chet. She was reunited with him on 14 August 1979, when she passed from this life at the age of 87.
Their monument is in Silver Spring Cemetery off the Marietta Pike in Silver Spring, W. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster County, PA.
On October 30, 1920, Blanche married Chester Reese, a World War One veteran and railroad man. Though their marriage was not blessed with children of their own, Blanche and Chet were loving and generous to their many nephews and nieces.
Blanche was an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful cook. She loved to garden, spoil her pets, and entertain family and friends.
Chet and Blanche often took trips to visit family and sightsee. Chet liked Cadillacs so they always traveled in style.
After her husband's death in 1956, Blanche continued to live in the little bungalow they called home, taking comfort in her extended family and her faith, but always missing her beloved Chet. She was reunited with him on 14 August 1979, when she passed from this life at the age of 87.
Their monument is in Silver Spring Cemetery off the Marietta Pike in Silver Spring, W. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster County, PA.
Emma Blanche Musser Reese was born on the Christian Musser homestead in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on 3 November 1892. Blanche; her parents, Catherine Decker and Martin Mellinger Musser; and big sister Lil lived in the tenant's house on her grandparents' farm. Blanche spent her childhood on the farm, attending the one room schoolhouse nearby. By 1907, the growing family had moved to Columbia where her father worked in the rolling mills. Blanche also went to work after graduating from 8th grade.
On October 30, 1920, Blanche married Chester Reese, a World War One veteran and railroad man. Though their marriage was not blessed with children of their own, Blanche and Chet were loving and generous to their many nephews and nieces.
Blanche was an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful cook. She loved to garden, spoil her pets, and entertain family and friends.
Chet and Blanche often took trips to visit family and sightsee. Chet liked Cadillacs so they always traveled in style.
After her husband's death in 1956, Blanche continued to live in the little bungalow they called home, taking comfort in her extended family and her faith, but always missing her beloved Chet. She was reunited with him on 14 August 1979, when she passed from this life at the age of 87.
Their monument is in Silver Spring Cemetery off the Marietta Pike in Silver Spring, W. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster County, PA.
On October 30, 1920, Blanche married Chester Reese, a World War One veteran and railroad man. Though their marriage was not blessed with children of their own, Blanche and Chet were loving and generous to their many nephews and nieces.
Blanche was an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful cook. She loved to garden, spoil her pets, and entertain family and friends.
Chet and Blanche often took trips to visit family and sightsee. Chet liked Cadillacs so they always traveled in style.
After her husband's death in 1956, Blanche continued to live in the little bungalow they called home, taking comfort in her extended family and her faith, but always missing her beloved Chet. She was reunited with him on 14 August 1979, when she passed from this life at the age of 87.
Their monument is in Silver Spring Cemetery off the Marietta Pike in Silver Spring, W. Hempfield Twp., Lancaster County, PA.
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