Obituary of Albert W. Dreibelbis Sr. , 89

Albert W. Dreibelbis Sr., 89, of)State College, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at home. Born Jan. 18, 1920, in State College, he was a son of the late Walter E. and Elizabeth C. Shuey Dreibelbis. On Feb. 5, 1944, he married Virginia May Ray, who survives at home.

Albert was a life-long farmer in Ferguson Township. He was a member of Saint Peter's United Church of Christ, serving on the Consistory of the church. He belonged to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Pine Hall Grange. He enjoyed fishing both locally and in Delaware Bay, and hunting, particularly in the West and Canada. He also enjoyed gardening.

Along with his wife, he is survived by five children, Albert W. Dreibelbis Jr. and his wife, Jo-Ann L., of Pennsylvania Furnace, Sylvia M. Storm and her husband, Glenn, of Lehighton, LeRoy E. Dreibelbis and his wife, Karen D., of Pennsylvania Furnace, Larry P. Dreibelbis and his wife, Lori, of Port Matilda, and Shirley A. Martain and her husband, Jaime, of Aaronsburg; a sister, Ella Mae Homan, of Florida; a brother, LeRoy E. Dreibelbis and his wife, Geraldine, of Pennsylvania Furnace; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. He was extremely kind and generous to everyone who knew him. He will be missed by his entire family and all who knew him.

Visitation was held 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Charles Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1795 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801.