James H. Guerin

James H. Guerin - Husband, Father, Entrepreneur June 9, 1930 - February 10, 2022 James H. Guerin, 91, of Mount Joy, PA joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on February 10th, 2022. Jim was born in Morristown, New Jersey on June 9th, 1930 to the late Harvey and Esther Guerin. One of three children, Jim is survived by his sister, Esther Guerin of Chester, New Jersey. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Guerin, his brother Harvey Guerin, and his beloved grandson, Robert Breitigan. In 1952 Jim married his high school sweetheart, Helen Theresa Jacobson of Chester, New Jersey. After 52 wonderful years of marriage, Helen passed in 2004. Jim and Helen were blessed with five children: Nancy Hamilton, Shirley Baker (Howard), Beverly Korman (William), James Guerin (Julie) and Tom Guerin (Anne), along with 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Jim is survived by his second wife Carolyn Musser of 16 years, and his five step-children: David Musser, his buddy with whom he was particularly close, Kim Usewicz (Dan), Nevin Musser (Jill), Anthony Musser (Deanna), and Andrew Musser (Joy). Together Jim and Carolyn have 31 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. After graduating from Roxbury High School, Jim attended Rutgers University where he was on the football and wrestling teams. After graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Engineering, he was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy on board a Combat Destroyer during the Korean War. He received several military decorations including the Korean War Service Medal, the Navy Occupation (Europe Clasp), United Nations Medal, and the National Defense Citation. He was released from Active Duty in 1955 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander and stayed in the Naval Reserves until 1963. While working full-time as an engineer for the Lockheed Corporation, Jim enrolled at Rutgers University for the second time. He graduated with High Honors only three years later having earned his second degree, a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering. Taking a leave of absence from Lockheed, Jim took a Teaching Fellowship at the University of Arizona in Tucson. While there, he earned his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with Honors, taught Electronic Engineering and Calculus, coached freshman wrestling, and was an assistant football coach. During his time in Arizona, he also published leading-edge breakthrough research on "Fast Rise Transistorized Blocking Oscillators." Upon returning to Lockheed, he was transferred to Sunnyvale, California and was given dual responsibilities as Program Manager to lead the Poseidon Missile Program, and Division Manager overseeing the efforts of more than 250 engineers. Seeking a more tranquil location to raise their family, Jim and Helen moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania after Jim accepted the role of General Manager in the Systems Division at Hamilton Watch Company. After three years, he resigned and started a high-tech military electronics company, International Signal & Control. During the next 16 years, Jim employed more than 5,500 employees in Lancaster County and other locations throughout the world. Jim was very active in the local community, serving as Chairman of the Urban League. He was also on the advisory boards for the United Way, Penn State and Millersville Universities, and a trustee for Lancaster General Hospital and the Pennsylvania School of the Arts. Additionally, he was elected to three honorary societies: Tau Beta Pi (Engineering), Eta Kappu Nu (Electronic Engineering), and Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics). A man of many passions, Jim enjoyed volleyball, skiing, flying his Cessna 210, parachute jumping, playing chess and bridge, and most importantly, philanthropy. He generously committed both time and resources to help the indigent and infirm of Lancaster County, the Philippines and Honduras. But his greatest joy was in Christ and his beloved family. He enjoyed watching his children participate in sports and music, and as a longtime member of the Church of God of Landisville, Jim spent many years singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school. May Dad ride smoothly on God’s Wings of Eagles. The funeral service will be held on February 25, 2022 at the Church of God of Landisville, 171 Church Street, Landisville, PA 17538 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the name of Allie Allen to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Log-on to www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html or mail memorials directly to St Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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James H. Guerin

June 9, 1930 - February 10, 2022