Bill graduated from Elderton High School in 1957, then attended Penn State earning both a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, and a master’s degree in Agronomy. He also attended Southwestern Theology Seminary earning an additional bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Bill worked for the United States Government in the Soil Conservation Service.
A member of St. Paul Congregation Church, he was a member of the NRA who enjoyed hunting as well as fishing. Bill enjoyed working on jigsaw or Sudoku puzzles, sitting outside watching the wildlife, and, being an avid Penn State Football fan, watching the Nittany Lions as often as he could.
Bill is survived by his wife Virginia (Cameron) Fry, who he married on June 26, 1970 in Shelocta; his children, daughters Rosalind (Ricky) Berry of NC, and TammyLynn Ivy (Phillip) Gelinas of TN; sons William (Debbie) Fry II of MD, James Fry, and Cameron Fry of Glen Campbell; sisters Margaret Shickley of CO, Norma Knight of FL, and Esther Corbett of Elderton; brother Harvey (Janet) Fry of Ford City; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter.
Friends will be received by the family at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home on Friday May 27, 2022 from noon until the time of the service at 2:00 PM with Pastor Tim Lewis officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bill’s name to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice.
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