Fred Kaler Obituary
MILLMONT — Fred M. Kaler, 94, of 1670 Paddy Mountain Road passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 25, 2005, at his home.
He was born Feb. 17, 1911, in Lewis Township, Union County, a son of the late Milton and Mamie Blyler Kaler. On March 27, 1937, he married the former Lurietta H. Keister, who survives.
He attended Lewis Township schools.
He was employed at the Watsontown Foundry, retiring in 1976. He also farmed on his property in Hartley Township.
Mr. Kaler attended the Glen Iron Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Earlier in life he enjoyed fishing. He was an avid hunter who bagged his last deer at the age of 86.
He also enjoyed gardening and was always involved in some tinkering project.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 68 years, one son and daughter-in-law, Carl A. and Faye Kaler of Hassenplug Road, Millmont; two grandchildren, Alan and his wife Crystal Kaler, and Karen and Anthony Sauers; six great-grandchildren, Kayla, Jessica, Megan, and Rachel Kaler and Aaron and Katelynn Sauers; and one sister Mary Johnson of Mifflinburg.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, Boyd, Fred, John, Oliver, and Pearl Kaler and Amelia Ely.
Visitors may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Glen Iron Pilgrim Holiness Church, 4065 Creek Road, Glen Iron, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Paul J. Sickler.
Burial will be in Lincoln Chapel Cemetery, Millmont.
Contributions in Fred's memory may be made to the Glen Iron Pilgrim Holiness Church, in care of Carl Kaler, treasurer, 1130 Hassenplug Road, Millmont, PA 17845.
Arrangements were by the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg.
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