SLAYBAUGH McKEE ELMER Age 95, of Harrisburg, died peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Elmer married the love of his life, Elizabeth (nee Richards, deceased 2001) in 1946. He is survived by their four loving sons and their families: James and Carole McKee, Berlin, MD, Robert and Rose McKee, Parkton, MD, Richard McKee, Virginia Beach, VA, and Peter McKee and Ro Alcaraz, Knoxville, TN; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Elmer was born in Gettysburg, PA on August 29, 1921. He graduated from and was president of the John Harris High School Class of 1939; Gettysburg College, 1944 (awarded BS degree while overseas in the Army); Johns Hopkins PhD in physical chemistry, 1952; and the Harvard Business School, 1968. He served in the 254th Infantry, 63rd Division of the US Army, in France and Germany in WWII, from 1943-1946. He achieved rank of Captain, was Platoon Leader, Company Commander and a Battalion S-3 Operations Officer. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for gallantry under fire. Elmer worked for Mine Safety Appliances of Pittsburgh, PA in Baltimore, Maryland (Catalyst Research Corporation), 1955-1970; in Glasgow, Scotland, 1971-1975; and in Pittsburgh, from 1976 until retiring in 1987. He enjoyed gardening, watching and playing sports, traveling, playing cards - especially bridge, and enjoying time with family and friends. A private service for immediate family will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Annual Fund, Gettysburg College, Box 423, 300 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Please include a note that the gift is made in memory of Elmer McKee. Arrangements are being handled by FACKLER - WIEDEMAN FUNERAL HOME, Harrisburg. wiedemanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
