Obituary for Carl Edward Bumbarger Jr.
Carl Edward Bumbarger Jr., 83, of Curwensville, passed away Friday February 16, 2018 at his residence, after a lengthy illness.
Born February 17, 1934 in Curwensville, he was the son of Carl Edward Sr. and Ethel (Shubert) Bumbarger. Carl had first worked for the former MacGregor Sportswear in Clearfield for 28 years and then owned and operated along with his sons Bumbarger Auto Repair and Sales for 34 years.
He was a 1952 graduate of Curwensville High School, served with the U S Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars and will be remembered for his love of Oldsmobiles and Chevrolet Corvairs.
On July 13, 1957 he wed the former Norma Gail Kramer of Chester Hill who survives along with 2 sons. Lance Edward Bumbarger of Curwensville and Neil Allen Bumbarger and wife Stephanie of Olanta. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: David, Eric, Lorne, Taneil, Taylor, Tiara, Trey and Tenleigh as well as a sister Freda C. Swatsworth and her husband Bud of Clearfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Gayle Ann Jacobs.
At the request of Mr. Bumbarger there will be no public visitation. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Reverend Stephen D. Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Fund P.O. Box 232 Curwensville, PA 16833-0232 or the American Cancer Society R108 N. Second Street Suite 1B Clearfield, PA 16830
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born February 17, 1934 in Curwensville, he was the son of Carl Edward Sr. and Ethel (Shubert) Bumbarger. Carl had first worked for the former MacGregor Sportswear in Clearfield for 28 years and then owned and operated along with his sons Bumbarger Auto Repair and Sales for 34 years.
He was a 1952 graduate of Curwensville High School, served with the U S Army between the Korean and Vietnam Wars and will be remembered for his love of Oldsmobiles and Chevrolet Corvairs.
On July 13, 1957 he wed the former Norma Gail Kramer of Chester Hill who survives along with 2 sons. Lance Edward Bumbarger of Curwensville and Neil Allen Bumbarger and wife Stephanie of Olanta. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: David, Eric, Lorne, Taneil, Taylor, Tiara, Trey and Tenleigh as well as a sister Freda C. Swatsworth and her husband Bud of Clearfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Gayle Ann Jacobs.
At the request of Mr. Bumbarger there will be no public visitation. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Reverend Stephen D. Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Fund P.O. Box 232 Curwensville, PA 16833-0232 or the American Cancer Society R108 N. Second Street Suite 1B Clearfield, PA 16830
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Event Information
Services are private.
Cemetery Details
Location
Oak Hill Cemetery
Thompson Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Memorial Contribution
Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 232
Curwensville, , PA 16833-0232
Curwensville, , PA 16833-0232
American Cancer Society
108R North Second Street
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
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