Our dear friend and classmate Wesley Shimmel passed away on Monday, April 9, following a long illness. He was a College Preparatory graduate and a member of the Flying Club.
I spoke with Wes by phone just days before his passing, and he said he cherished his days and many friends at CAHS.Rest in peace, Wesley Shimmel.
His obituary follows:
- Dennis Mollura
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H. Wesley Shimmel, age 70, of Leavy Ave., Clearfield, PA died Monday, April 9, 2012 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
Born May 31, 1941 in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Harold & Mabel (Parks) Shimmel.
He was a 1959 graduate of Clearfield Area High School.
On April 15, 1961, he married Theresa A. (Orsino) Shimmel. She preceded him in death December 6, 2008.
He retired from Penn Traffic Co. as a buyer after many years of service.
He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Troy (Kathrine) Smith of Rockton, PA and Mrs. James (Shana) Sprentz of Cranberry Twp., PA; five sisters, P. Jean Letts of Apache Junction, AZ, Mona K. Bush of Woodland, PA, Joan E. Blackmon of Asheboro, NC, Dorcas K. Junod of LaJose, PA, and Cheryl A. Myers of Barberton, OH; and three brothers, Norman W. Shimmel of Carlisle, PA, Steven M. Shimmel of Glastonbury, CT and Thomas G. Shimmel of Clearfield, PA; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 11, from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home, DuBois, with Pastor David Zimmerman officiating.
Burial was in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorials may be placed with the Clearfield Bible Missionary Church, 202 Turnpike Ave., Clearfield, PA 16830.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
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