Richard M. Sensenig of Coatesville

Richard M. Sensenig, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Freedom Village, West Brandywine, PA. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. (Horning) Sensenig of whom he shared 55 years of marriage. He was the son of the late John Howard Sensenig Sr. and Mabel (Murray) Sensenig of Pomeroy.

After graduating from Scott Senior High School in 1942, Richard proudly served his Country as a staff sergeant with the US Army Engineers during WWII in China, Burma & India and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Victory Medal and the As/Pac-Theater Service Medal w/2 bronze stars. He then graduated from Penn State University in 1951 with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering with additional engineering courses at Drexel University.

Richard was employed by Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville, PA and then RCA, GE and Thompson Consumer Electronics in Lancaster, PA as a senior member of the technical engineering staff in the color TV tube developmental division.

He was an active member of Calvary Monument Bible Church, Paradise for over 45 years. He is survived by his five children, son; Richard B. Sensenig and wife Eliza of Warminster PA, daughter; Linda Sensenig of Honey Brook PA, son; David Sensenig and wife Margaret of Ephrata PA, daughter; Rebecca Sensenig of Coatesville PA, son; Mark Sensenig of Great Mills, Maryland, brother; John Sensenig Jr. of Coatesville and 3 nieces, 4 nephews, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two sisters; Jane and husband Don Bireley and Dorothy and husband Dr. Herb Tindall.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11am at the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg Rd, Coatesville, PA followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing from 10 until 11 AM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com