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Bernard "Turk" W. Ferguson

July 25, 1940 — April 7, 2021

Schellsburg

Bernard W. "Turk" Ferguson, 80, of  Pitt Street, Schellsburg, went to his eternal home with Jesus  Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital,  Blair County.

Mr. Ferguson was born in East St. Clair Twp. on July 25, 1940,  son of the late Clark "Friday W. and Jeanette L. (Crissey) Ferguson.

In addition to his wife Ida Jane Ferguson he is survived by Son- Brad Ferguson, fiance Karla Shipe, Everett; Son- David husband of  Amanda Ferguson, Schellsburg; Loving daughter-in- law Dawn Howsare, Daughter- Cindy Ferguson, Fresno; Son- Dwayne Ferguson, Canada; Daughter- Cathy Ferguson, CA; Daughter- Betty Ferguson, Fresno; Step-daughter- Cathy wife of  Dan Hockenberry, Breezewood; Step-son- Terry Nave fiance Amy Ford, Bedford; Step-daughter- Lisa wife of  Clarence (Pickle) Deremer, Breezewood; Grandchildren- Kerri "Babygirl", Kyle, Racey, Aleigha, Mindy, Megan, Jessie, Nathan Jr., Airyella, Amanda, Emily, Ashley, Tristan and Trevin; Numerous Great-grandchildren; Brother- Leonard "Mick" husband of  Euda (Claycomb) Ferguson, Bedford; Sister- Betty  widow of  Bert Miller, Bedford; Brother- Donald "Gabby" husband of  Nancy (Vaughn) Ferguson, Schellsburg; Brother- Clark Ferguson, Jr. husband of  Joyce (Foor) Ferguson, Carlisle; Brother- Ronald husband of  Nadine (Bailey) Ferguson, Schellsburg. Turk was preceded in death by step-son- Nathan Nave Sr. and wife Tina Nave, brother- Dale Ferguson and brother Dave Ferguson whom passed away on April 5, 2021 and Nephew Lenny Ferguson.

Turk was a loving father and grandfather. He ran the Amco station in Schellsburg in the late 70's and early 80's. He also ran the Gulf Station in Schellsburg during the mid to late 80's. Turk retired from PennDOT as a mechanic or as some would call it the "Mechanical Cook". One of his favorite passions was being surrounded by family and friends and cooking for everyone. Everybody loved his cooking. He enjoyed slow rides around the Ridge with his dogs Snoopy and then Jacky all while having his Babygirl by his side. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Friends will be received on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 4-8PM at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg with a Memorial Service held at 8PM with Pastor Dan Oldham.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg.

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Monday, April 12, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Geisel-Styer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.

, Schellsburg, PA 15559

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Memorial Service

Monday, April 12, 2021

Starts at 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Geisel-Styer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.

, Schellsburg, PA 15559

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