Frederick “Fred” A. Struble, Sr., 83, of Milesburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born on December 19, 1938, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Eugene Struble, Sr. and Mary (Rider) Struble. On June 7, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Doris F. (Brown) Struble, who survives him at home after sharing more than 58 years of marriage together.
Fred attended Bellefonte High School. He served his country in the United States Army. After his time in the service, he worked as a truck driver for 41 years until his retirement in 2005.
In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by their four children, Frederick A. Struble, Jr. (Tammy) of Howard, Kathleen A. Van Swearingen (Donny) of Lodi, Ohio, Mike L. Struble (Brenda) of Clarence, and Teresa K. Reese (Clark Jr.) of Snow Shoe; eight grandchildren, Samantha Hendershot (Toby), Joshua Luse, Kelsey Kaltenbach (Alex), Andrea Kirton (William), Sara Snyder, Jamie Barndt, David Bitner, Jeremy Bitner, and six great grandchildren, James Hendershot, Blake Hendershot, Emelia Kaltenbach, Aliyah Kirton, Ava Kirton, and Aria Kirton. Also surviving is a brother, Roy Struble, Sr. (Janet) of Beech Creek.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene Struble (Velma), Vaughn Struble (Marlene), Norman Struble (Elenor), and Tom Struble (Bonnie), and daughter-in-law, Mike’s first wife, Bonnie Struble.
Fred enjoyed hunting and camping.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association by mailing checks to payable to American Heart Association to PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.