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Louis Leonard Tafel

Louis Leonard Tafel, 97, of Churchville, PA, transitioned peacefully to heaven on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Ann's Choice Nursing Home.

Lou now joins his late wife, Mary Agnes Robb Tafel, who passed on December 12, 2018. The couple was happily married for 67 years.

Born May 2, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Rev. Leonard and Gertrude Hommen Tafel. He was also the brother of the late Anna Louise, John, Rudolph, and Walter.

Louis and Mary found great pride in their loving family with his six children, fifteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. His six children survive him: Carol Cotter, James Tafel, Robert Tafel, Richard Tafel, William Tafel, and Diane Plack. He was the father-in-law of Peter Cotter, Susan Tafel, Elizabeth Tafel, and Matthew Plack. His grandchildren and their spouses also survive him: Christin and Arthur, Charles and Jennifer, Andrew, Michelle and Onuka, David and Courtney, James, Allison, Stephanie and Daniel, Jessica, Melanie, Mitchell, Morgan, Ryan, Marissa, and Caitlyn. He is also survived by his ten great-grandchildren: Aidan, Jack, Luke, Evan, Desmond, Ifeanyi, Simone, Obioma, Evelyn, and Macallan.

Lou graduated from Frankford High School. He attended both Temple University and Susquehanna University. Drafted during his senior year of high school into World War II, he served in Panama.  Louis spent his career in business, primarily in sales, for many companies, including AB Dick, Merck, and National Cash Register. He created his sales niche in the healthcare field and rose to become a healthcare corporate executive for various companies, including Hill Rom, Joerns, Sci-o-tech, and Shelby Williams.

Lou enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's events, and celebrating holidays together. A particular joy was hosting the family beach week at Stone Harbor, NJ, for over thirty years. Lou had a wonderful sense of humor that always brought smiles to friends and family. A deeply spiritual seeker, Lou was an active member Church of the Holy City.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service on Friday, October 18, 2024. There will be an opportunity to greet the family from 11 AM until noon when the memorial service begins at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be held privately.

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Service/Memorial Information
  • Morning Visitation

    Friday, October 18th, 2024
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
    800 Newtown-Richboro Road
    Richboro, PA 18954

  • Funeral Service

    Friday, October 18th, 2024
    12:00 PM

    Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
    800 Newtown-Richboro Road
    Richboro, PA 18954

  • Interment

    Interment will be held privately

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