Patricia D. Klinger1

F, #52939, b. 12 July 1947, d. 24 October 2022
  • Last Edited: 18 Oct 2022
  • Patricia D. Klinger was born on 12 July 1947, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of William Guy Klinger and Wrela V. Hornberger.1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Patricia D. Ludwig
    October 14, 2022
    Patricia D. Ludwig, 75, of Lucas Lane, Ashland, passed away with her family by her side, October 14, 2022, at her residence. Born in Fearnot, PA on July 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William and Wrela V. Hornberger Klinger. She graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1965, and went on to earn certifications in Accounting - Bookkeeping, and as a Nursing Assistant and Medical Secretary. Pat spent her whole life caring for and serving the youth of the local community. She began her career with the Pennsylvania Office of Children and Youth in Harrisburg. In 1974, she started working in the Tri-Valley School District as a Cafeteria Worker, later becoming the Assistant Office Administrator and Supervisor for district food services. During that period, she also served on the Executive Board of the Barry Elementary School Parent Teacher Association as President and Treasurer. She was a Cub Scout leader for many years and served on several church committees as a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church. Pat loved to travel and spent much of her free time crafting, cooking, and camping.
    Survivors
    Husband: Steven Ludwig, married 55 years
    Son: Timothy Ludwig, Georgia
    Son: Jeffrey Ludwig-Dicus and his spouse Richard, Allentown
    Daughter: Susan Ludwig, Hegins
    Sister: Wrela E. Klinger, Sacramento
    As per Pat’s request, there will not be any funeral services at this time.
    Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.2

  • Patricia D. Klinger died on 24 October 2022, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.2

Children of Patricia D. Klinger and Steven Ludwig

  • Timothy Ludwig1
  • Jeffrey Ludwig1
  • Susan Ludwig1

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Wrela V. Klinger, Pottsville (PA) Republican & Herald, January 14, 2018.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Patricia D. Ludwig, Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, PA; https://www.fritzfuneralhome.com/obituary/Patricia-Ludwig

Walter J. Sierer1

M, #52945, b. 28 August 1923, d. 14 June 2017
  • Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023
  • Walter J. Sierer is also referred to as Walter Junior Sierer in some sources.2,3
  • He was born on 28 August 1923, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Walter Jacob Sierer and Mary Elizabeth Williams.1
  • Walter J. Sierer died on 14 June 2017, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 93.1
  • He was buried on 17 June 2017, at Grandview Cemetery, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Walter Junior Sierer of Lykens, Pa. passed away Wednesday June 14, 2017 at home. He was born August 28, 1923 at Wiconisco, Pa. to the late Walter and Elizabeth Williams Sierer.
    Walter was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School Class of 1941, Past Master of Ashlar Lodge 570 F&AM of Lykens, Co-Founder of the former Lykens & Wiconisco Ambulance Association, member of St. Christopher Lutheran Church, Lykens, former member of Liberty Hose Co. No. 2 of Lykens and Life Member of Diamond Jubilee Post 2385 of Gratz, Pa. He enjoyed woodworking and golf and was a loving husband, dad and grandfather.
    Walter is survived by his wife of 69 years Mildred L. Wiest Sierer, daughters Beth and husband Dennis Istre, Pam and husband Randy Wilbert, grandchildren Dennis Jr., Adam, Brett and Bryan, Great grandchildren Kayla, Taylor, Emily, Ella, Cody, Liam and Ryan Walter, a brother Robert Sierer and a sister Helen Gunderman.
    Graveside services will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Pillow, Pa. Saturday June 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with John Forney officiating. There will be a viewing from 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Walter's home at 622 Main St., Lykens, Pa. John R. Shultz Funeral Home Lykens has been entrusted with the arrangements.
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from June 17 to June 18, 2017.1

Children of Walter J. Sierer and Mildred Lorraine Wiest

  • Beth Sierer1
  • Pamela Jane Sierer

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, for Walter Junior Sierer, Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News, June 17, 2017. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Wiest-Sierer," Pottsville Republican, June 14, 1978, Page 19. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/pottsville-republican/… : accessed August 30, 2023).
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180431857/walter-sierer

Walter Jacob Sierer1

M, #52946, b. 9 October 1896, d. 28 November 1978
  • Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023
  • Walter Jacob Sierer was born on 9 October 1896, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He married Mary Elizabeth Williams in 1917.2
  • Walter Jacob Sierer died on 28 November 1978, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.2
  • He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.2

Child of Walter Jacob Sierer and Mary Elizabeth Williams

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, for Walter Junior Sierer, Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News, June 17, 2017. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149199074/…

Mary Elizabeth Williams1

F, #52947, b. 23 June 1896, d. 13 May 1951
  • Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023
  • Mary Elizabeth Williams was born on 23 June 1896.2
  • She married Walter Jacob Sierer in 1917.3
  • Mary Elizabeth Williams died on 13 May 1951, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.2
  • She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.2

Child of Mary Elizabeth Williams and Walter Jacob Sierer

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, for Walter Junior Sierer, Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News, June 17, 2017. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149199064/…
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149199074/…