Mae Mease

Mae K. Mease, 86, of Coopersburg, died Wed., Mar. 29 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was the widow of Clifford E. Mease, Sr. Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Lillian (Geissinger) Kratz. Mae worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years in several places; including Quakertown Community Hospital, and the doctor's offices of the Feigley's and Dr. Stauffer; retiring around 1996. Mae was a former youth leader, and was involved with the former Bread of Life Soup Kitchen in Quakertown. She loved to play games and do word searches. Mae was probably best known for her hospitable nature, and she must have served thousands of meals throughout her life. She was a member of Swamp Mennonite Church, 2125 Rosedale Road, Quakertown. Surviving are her children: Clifford E., Jr., wife Julia; Quakertown; Sharon L. Gehman, husband Barry, Coopersburg; Dean E., wife Rhonda, Orrville, OH; Douglas C., wife Tami, Emmaus and Donald S., wife Kathy, Green Lane; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters: Stella Bauman and Mary Ann Moyer, husband Arlan, all of Quakertown; and a sister-in-law, Sara Kratz, Hellertown. She was preceded in death by an infant son, David A.; 2 great-grandsons; and a brother, Daniel Kratz. Viewing will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 8 in Swamp Mennonite Church with a funeral service to follow. Interment in Swamp Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Swamp Mennonite Church @ 2125 Rosedale Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951 designated to the Playground Fund.