Mr. Alfred L. "Fred" Will, 63, of Glade Pike Road, Buffalo Mills, died at 2:30 AM, Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Will was born in Snake Spring Twp. on Monday, September 8, 1947, the son of the late A. Loren and Mary Catherine (Hankinson) Will.
On March 14, 1998, he married Pauline (Smith) Will. In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Brent L. Will husband of Karen (Markley), Enola; Son- Shawn R. Will husband of Brooke (Duncan), Pittsburgh; Step Daughter- Michele M. (Leonard) Kiser wife of Elroy, Berlin; Step Son- Brian S. Leonard husband of Mandy (Fisher), Central City; Step-Grandson Josh Thorde, who was reared in Fred and Pauline's home. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Ella, Callie, Carson, Chase, Mia, Nathan, Caleb, Levi, Bobby and Josh.
Fred was a 1965 graduate of Berlin High School. He then attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, earning his Bachelors of Arts in Economics in 1974. Fred was a US Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He was employed as a business agent for the District 7, Local 66, Operating Engineers for twelve years. Fred was currently serving as a Juniata Township Supervisor. He also owned and operated the Wills Mountain Beagles.
Fred was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Baltimore. He was an active member in the New Baltimore Sportsman's Club and was a member of their Wildlife Habitat Club. Fred was also a member of the New Baltimore Buckers Hunting Club and the Mountain Field & Stream in Roxbury. He was a lifetime member of the Schellsburg VFW Post # 4440 and the Bedford American Legion Post #113. .
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 with Father George Jakopac celebrant.
Interment will be held at St. John's Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2:00 - 9:00 PM at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 8:30 PM.
Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.