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Gene F. Beard
Gene F. Beard, 82, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Olive (Hoover) Beard. He married Shirley Frederick on April 11, 1960.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years; two daughters, Christine Wenner and Deborah Stratton; two sons, Jeff and wife, Cheri, and Matt; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Javits; and three brothers: Bernard, Leon and Bob.
He was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Kara and Tiffany; and four siblings.
Gene retired as a maintenance worker from UPMC Altoona after 40 years service. He was a member of Carson Valley Church of the Brethren.
Gene loved bowling, fishing and hunting.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 7, 2024, at Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, where a funeral service will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Bradley Runkle officiating.
Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, 122 Church Rd., Duncansville, PA 16635.
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