Biography:
Maurice E. Bream, 94, formerly of Littlestown died Monday Oct. 28 at the Lutheran Retirement Village at Utz Terrace. He was the husband of Rose Z. Hobbs Bream of Fairfield. He was predeceased by his first wife Viola C Bream in 1992. Born March 21, 1919 in New Chester, he was the son of the late Harry S. and Kathryn M. Taughinbaugh Bream. Maurice was a 1938 graduate of Gettysburg High School and a 1942 graduate of Shippensburg State University. He served in the Army during WWII in Newfoundland and the Phillipines. He is survived by a daughter Mildred West of Australia, sons Ronald Bream of Lees Summitt Missouri, Wayne Bream of Elizabethtown and Gary Bream of Cary, N.C. Stepsons, H.David Herring of Littlestown and Dennis Herring of Fairfield. Stepdaughters Beverly Hare of New Oxford and Deborah Herring of Fairfield. 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 5 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren. A sister Kathryn Weikert of New Oxford. He was predeceased by a sister Myrna Schwartz and a brother Harold Bream. Maurice was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Littlestown where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years. Maurice taught Biology at Littlestown High School retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Hanover Masonic Lodge 348, Life Member of the Littlestown American Legion and V.F.W. Maurice coached football for LHS’s first team in 1947 and coached basketball for LHS. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing, photography and being with his family. Funeral Services will be Friday Nov. 1 at 11 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with his pastor, the Rev. Alex Martini officiating. There will be a viewing Thursday from 6-8 at Little’s Funeral Home and from 10-11 AM at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. Contributions have been asked to go to St. Paul;s Lutheran Church, 53 West King St, Littlestown PA 17340. Military Honors will be provided by the Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Online condolences may be shared at www.littlesfh.com.
Condolences(08)
Tammy Vosburgh
Dec 21st, 2013 9:44 pm
#8
RIP to a very good teacher. Glad I had the opportunity to be one of your students.
Fred Riley
Dec 21st, 2013 9:32 pm
#7
Rest in Peace Mr. Bream!
Mr. Bream was my science teacher in 7th grade (1975). Always fond memories of Mr. Bream!
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!
Mr. Bream was my science teacher in 7th grade (1975). Always fond memories of Mr. Bream!
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!
Janet McMaster
Nov 12th, 2013 9:26 am
#6
My deepest sympathy to Rose and her family. Sorry I was not able to be with you at this sad time.
Sarah & Will
Nov 6th, 2013 3:02 pm
#5
Maurice was a special friend of mine in at Utz Terrace - I looked forward to visiting with him each week. He was such a wonderful man, filled with smiles and kind words even in his last weeks. My deepest condolences to his family.
Diane and Scott
Oct 31st, 2013 11:39 pm
#4
Ron, Susy, and family -- We are so very sorry. We wish we could be with you right now. Sending love!
Ken Hollinger
Oct 30th, 2013 9:28 pm
#3
My deepest sympathy to the families. Rose, God bless you & yours.
Mike Collins
Oct 30th, 2013 6:29 am
#2
With sincere condolences.
M. Collins
LHS 1959
M. Collins
LHS 1959
Ken & Sharon Kime
Oct 29th, 2013 9:16 am
#1
Our deepest sympathy to Rose and Kathryn and their families. Maurice was a classmate of my mother, Jean McCrorie, and a very caring person. We are very sorry to hear of his passing.
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