Bernard Russell Semmel

Bernard Russell Semmel, age 77, of Maryville, TN, passed away February 28, 2018 at UT Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1940 in Palmerton, PA, the fifth child of Catherine and Leroy Semmel. He graduated from Lehighton High School, Lehighton, PA, attended Perkiomen School, Pennsburg, PA, and received a football scholarship to Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany as a Sergeant (E-5). He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; daughter, Kristie Semmel of Louisville, KY; stepdaughter, Traci Day and son-in-law, Greg of Seymour, TN; Teresa Semmel Barker of Dunnellon, FL; grandchildren, Brandon, Casey, and Samantha; Brothers, Richard Semmel of Dayton, OH and Andrew Semmel; sister-in-law, Cynthia of Arlington, VA; brother-in-law, Mickey; sister-in-law, Sarah Freberg. He loved fishing, deer hunting, and gardening. Family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bernard Russell Semmel please visit our Sympathy Store.