Carl E. Switzer

Carl E. Switzer, 74, of Petrolia went to be with the Lord Friday afternoon at Butler Memorial Hospital while surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Carl was born in Parker, Hovey Township, Armstrong County on Aug. 14, 1943. He was the son of the late William F. and Esther M. Weaver Switzer.
He was a graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School.
Carl was a long time member of Petrolia Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the war in Vietnam.
Carl was a member of Parker VFW, Bradys Bend American Legion and Chicora Moose Lodge. Carl was a life member of Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department and had served as president and in various other offices.
Carl had been employed in the hydroplant at Witco Chemical Co. in Petrolia and retired in 2007 following 40 years of service.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his buddies, camping and NASCAR races, and most especially the company of his great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Craig Switzer, whom he married Nov. 9, 1963, at Queenstown United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are two children, Kevin E. Switzer and his wife, Cynthia, of Karns City, and Cherri L. Maurhoff of Petrolia; three grandchildren, Tiffany R. Switzer and her fiancé, Blake Gallagher, of Butler, Dustin F. Maurhoff of Davie, Fla., and Justin M. Switzer and his girlfriend, Shelby Rankin, of Rimersburg; two step-grandchildren, Marcus Garris and Angie Garris; two great-grandchildren, Declan Gallagher and Jett Switzer; three step-great-grandchildren, Emma, Austin and Isabelle Garris; a special great nephew, Dawson Goodman; a godson, Christopher Carl Beckstine of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Norma Jean Switzer of Youngstown, Ohio, and Linda Thiess of Strattanville; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Merle; two sisters, Mae and Margie; as well as infant twin brothers.
SWITZER - Friends of Carl E. Switzer, who died Friday, March 2, 2018, will be received from noon until 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hile Funeral Home of Karns City, 128 Main St., Karns City, and from noon until 1 p.m. Monday at Petrolia Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Perry, church pastor, officiating.
Interment with military honors accorded by the Bradys Bend, East Brady and Chicora American Legion posts will follow at Hillview Cemetery, Kepples Corners.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Petrolia VFD, PO Box 327, Petrolia, PA 16050 or the Petrolia Evangelical Presbyterian Church, PO Box 274, Petrolia, PA 16050.
For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.