Leo K. Nearhoof, 85, of 107 Prospect St., Port Matilda, died Sunday, June 14, 2003 at Centre Community Hospital.
Born Jan. 31, 1918 in Taylor Township, he was the son of the late Elmer and Willa Wilson Nearhoof.
On Nov. 13, 1943 he married Verna M. Dillen, who preceded him on April 22, 1999.
He was of the Baptist Faith and had been employed at Penn State University in the Maintenance Department as a painter. He retired in 1980.
He was a life time resident of The Port Matilda Company where he did maintenance work for the people in the community. He was an avid Penn State fan, an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Port Matilda High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he participated in the Normandy Invasion.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Goss; a granddaughter, Cherie Goss; and a brother, Kyle Nearhoof.
He is survived by two daughters, Sharon J. Ripka of Bellefonte and Janice M. Wyland of State College; a son, James L. Nearhoof; eight grandchildren and five grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home in Milesburg on Saturday, June 28.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the funeral home with Rev. David J. Spaugh officiating. Interment will be in Port Matilda Cemetery, Worth Township.
