Alfred Otto Lindquist, 90, of Morris Run, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Born on Aug. 23, 1920, in Morris Run, Pa., he was the son of Otto and Ellen (Nybeck) Lindquist. He was preceded in death in 1978 by his loving wife, Eleanor (Isban) Lindquist. He retired in 1982 after thirty-five years of employment with J.P. Ward Foundry in Blossburg, Pa. In 1995, he became employed by Weis Markets in Wellsboro, Pa., where he worked until 2009.
He honorably served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army 185th Infantry. He received decorations and citations for his role in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 180, Vienna, Va. He was Past Master of Masonic Lodge 350, F&AM, in Blossburg, Pa.
He is survived by two daughters, Karen Deming of Covington, Pa. and Susan Mozingo, of Vienna, Va.; sister, Phyllis Griffin, of Mansfield, Pa.; brothers, Conrad and Robert Lindquist, of Blossburg, Pa.; four grandchildren, Brett Deming, Lee Deming, Kelly Deming and Randy Mozingo; seven great grandchildren, Brandon Deming, Ellen Sember, Nicholas Deming, Lindsey Deming, Stevie Cleveland, Julia Ellen and Jack Otto Mozingo; two great-great grandsons, Kaleb Richard Deming and Jason Sember; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will be held after the viewing at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Michelle Somerville officiating. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alfred's name to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, Pa.
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Alfred Otto Lindquist, 90, of Morris Run, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, Pa. Born on Aug. 23, 1920, in Morris Run, Pa., he was the son of Otto and Ellen (Nybeck) Lindquist. He was preceded in death in 1978 by his loving wife, Eleanor (Isban) Lindquist. He retired in 1982 after thirty-five years of employment with J.P. Ward Foundry in Blossburg, Pa. In 1995, he became employed by Weis Markets in Wellsboro, Pa., where he worked until 2009.
He honorably served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army 185th Infantry. He received decorations and citations for his role in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 180, Vienna, Va. He was Past Master of Masonic Lodge 350, F&AM, in Blossburg, Pa.
He is survived by two daughters, Karen Deming of Covington, Pa. and Susan Mozingo, of Vienna, Va.; sister, Phyllis Griffin, of Mansfield, Pa.; brothers, Conrad and Robert Lindquist, of Blossburg, Pa.; four grandchildren, Brett Deming, Lee Deming, Kelly Deming and Randy Mozingo; seven great grandchildren, Brandon Deming, Ellen Sember, Nicholas Deming, Lindsey Deming, Stevie Cleveland, Julia Ellen and Jack Otto Mozingo; two great-great grandsons, Kaleb Richard Deming and Jason Sember; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. Funeral services will be held after the viewing at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Michelle Somerville officiating. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alfred's name to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, Pa.
www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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