Obituary of Fredrick Perrine, 77

Fredrick M. Perrine, 77, of Frenchville, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing Home in Clearfield. Born on July 1, 1934, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late William L. & Kathryn Knisely Musser. He was adopted at an early age by his uncle and aunt, Theodore G. & Dorothy Knisely Perrine.
Fred attended the Clearfield High School. He was of the Methodist faith. On January 21, 1952, in Clearfield, he married Mona J. Stevens who survives at home. In his early years, he was a surveyor for HRI. Later he was a heavy equipment operator for River Hill Coal Co., retiring in the late 90’s.
Fred was an avid hunter. He loved spending time in the outdoors, especially in the winter. He and Mona loved the snow. Fred also enjoyed fishing, trapping, and working with horses.
Fred is survived by his wife and three children; Anita L. Nelson of Frenchville, Todd F. Perrine, and his wife, Sherry of Snow Shoe, and Steven H. Perrine of Frenchville. Also surviving are his two brothers; Theodore M. Musser of Lititz, PA and Randolph R. Musser of Bradenton, FL. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, William J., Lester “Stanley”, Donald F., Jack L. Musser, and two sisters, Margaret J. Garbrick and Shirley “Patsy” Musser.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St. Snow Shoe. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 11am at the funeral home with Elder Gary Jewart officiating. Burial will follow at Askey Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Federation, C/O Pennsylvania Chapter, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808.
An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.