Dr. David Lennek

Dr. David Lennek, 83, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at his home.He was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1927 and grew up in Lansingburgh, NY. He was the son of the late Nicholas Lennek and Pelagia Boldish Lennek.David attended Union College in Schenectady, NY, and was granted a Masters in Guidance from Albany State College. He also received a Masters degree in Administration from Hofstra University, and completed his education with a Doctorate in Science Education from Columbia University in New York. He taught in Wantaugh School District, as well as Northport Middle School on Long Island. David was a Christian, a US Army veteran and an enthusiastic manager for the Boys of Summer softball team in Miller Place, NY for many years. He is survived by his wife, Helen K. Lennek of Bluffton, SC; two sons, Todd (Barbara) Bourgard of Hampton Bays, NY and Christopher (Deborah) Lennek of Bluffton, SC; three daughters, LeeAnn (Paul) Kiefer of Bluffton, SC, Ruth Ann (Albert) Baldwin of North Carolina and Nancy Williams of Florida; sister, Eileen Dunbar of Florida, brother, Gene (Charlotte) Lennek of Maryland; and grandchildren, Corey Bourgard, Ciera Kiefer, Tyler Kiefer, Matthew, Sarah and Elizabeth Baldwin. David was predeceased by his brother Nicholas (Ethel) Lennek, and sister Olga Alzner.Graveside Services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, May 2, 2011 at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.