Ira H. Fetter Alum Bank, Pennsylvania Obituary

Ira H. Fetter

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Ira H. Fetter</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Fishertown</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Ira H. Fetter, 96, of Read Hill Rd, Fishertown, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on September 5, 2020 at Brian and Cinda&rsquo;s home in Osterburg.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>He was born on May 26, 1924, in Cessna; son of George L. and Mary E. (Hoagland) Fetter.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>On December 14, 1945, he married Doris M. Ickes, in Bedford. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2008.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>He was preceded in death by 5 brothers; Dale, Carl, Paul, Russell, and Eugene Fetter; 3 sisters, Ruth Norris, Myrtle Reisling, Elizabeth (Betty) Glover; 3 sister-in-law&rsquo;s, Dorothy (Shaffer) Fetter, Norma (Wilson) Fetter, Marian (Phillips) Fetter; and 6 brother-in-law&rsquo;s, Donald Wilkins, Oscar Norris, Robert Reisling, William Glover, Ronnie Ketterman, and Charles (Chuck) Miller.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>He is survived by two sons, H. Alan Fetter and wife Donna J. (Farkas) of New Paris; Brian K. Fetter and wife Cinda A. (Claycomb) of Osterburg; one daughter, Cheryl D. and husband John E. Duffy of Bedford; three sisters, Evelyn Wilkins of Manns Choice; Alice Miller of Bedford; and Shirley Ketterman of Bedford; two sister-in-law&rsquo;s, Janet (Imler) Fetter and Ruth (Felix) Fetter; five grandchildren, Angela Fetter, Shawn Fetter, Craig Fetter, Beth Wareham, and Michael Barefoot; twelve great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one step grandchild, Shelia Hern; two Step-great-grandchildren, and eight step great-great grandchildren.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Ira was employed by Bedford Rural Electric Corporation for 45 years until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed hunting and attending auctions. He was a kind and loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>The funeral will be private due to the Covid 19 virus.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Interment will be at the Fishertown Cemetery.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul&rsquo;s Reformed Church 5543 Business 220 , Bedford, Pa 15522.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.</strong></span></p>
May 26, 1924 - September 5, 202005/26/192409/05/2020
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Amy Dunmyer & Deb. Rosentrater from Miracle Ear
September 10, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ira Fetter family at this time.
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James Dorris
September 9, 2020
Brian;

  Sorry for the lost of your father.  My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.  God Bless you all.
Jim Dorris, Pottstown, PA
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Bernard and Lilli Smith
September 8, 2020
Deepest sympathy goes out to the Ira Better family
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Roger Samuels
September 8, 2020
I am so sorry Craig for the loss of your Grandfather. He is with now the Lord. You and your family are in my deepest thoughts during this difficult time. Prayers to all the family!
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Joe and Chris Miller and Family
September 8, 2020
Fetter Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. During this difficult time. Ira was a one of a kind person. When the word got out he stopped by the garage (Miller's) (Miller Boys Joe and Chris). Everyone stopped to talked to Ira. Our si... Continue Reading
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David Fettter
September 6, 2020
We will always remember Uncle Ira climbing the electric pole for Gene even when he was 90 years old and bringing Gene apple dumplings.
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