Obituary of Alfred Otto Lindquist

Alfred Otto Lindquist, age 90 ,of Morris Run, PA,diedSaturday, January 29, 2011 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Born on August 23, 1920 in Morris Run, PA, he was the son of Otto and Ellen (Nybeck) Lindquist. He was preceded in death in 1978by his loving wife, Eleanor (Isban) Lindquist. He retired in 1982 afterthirty-five yearsof employment withJ.P. Ward Foundryin Blossburg, PA. In 1995 he became employed by Weis Markets in Wellsboro, PA where he worked until 2009. He honorably served his country during World War II as a member of the US Army 185th Infantry. He received decorations and citations for his role in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 180, Vienna, VA. He was Past Master of Masonic Lodge 350, F&AM, in Blossburg, PA. He is survived by two daughters, Karen Deming of Covington, PA and Susan Mozingo of Vienna, VA; sister, Phyllis Griffin of Mansfield, PA; brothers, Conrad and Robert Lindquistof Blossburg, PA; four grandchildren, Brett Deming, Lee Deming, Kelly Deming and Randy Mozingo; seven great grandchildren, Brandon Deming, Ellen Sember, Nicholas Deming, Lindsey Deming, Stevie Cleveland, Julia Ellenand Jack OttoMozingo;two great great grandsons, Kaleb Richard Deming and Jason Sember;nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will be held after the viewing at 11 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Michele Somerville officiating. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alfred's name to the Blossburg Memorial Library, 307 Main St., Blossburg, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com