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Alva F. "Al"
Pitsenbarger, Jr.
Alva F. “Al” Pitsenbarger Jr., age 87, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away
on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 10:00 PM at his residence. He
was born on June 15, 1926 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Alva F.
& Kathryn (Bubeck) Pitsenbarger Sr.
Mr. Pitsenbarger is survived by his son Gary Brian Pitsenbarger of
Dayton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Florence
E. Pitsenbarger whom he married on May 23, 1954; brothers Nolan,
Wilmer, Herbert and Robert Pitsenbarger; sisters Marjorie McGreevy,
Mildred McEldowney and Gladys Rismiller.
He was a member of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was
an active member at the First Presbyterian Church in Troy, Ohio, where
he was a deacon and trustee. He was a 1944 graduate of Versailles
High School, 1952 graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in
Agricultural Engineering. While attending OSU he was in the Naval
Reserve. He worked at the former Aero Products, Division of
General Motors in Vandalia for 7 ½ years right out of college where he
was involved in the development of propeller test equipment. He
then worked at Wright Patt Air Force Base for 34 years before retiring
in 1994 where he was involved with the design of test equipment for jet
engines.
There will be a service held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00
AM at First Presbyterian Church, 20 Walnut Street, Troy, Ohio, with
Rev. Richard Culp officiating. Burial will follow in the
Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends
one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are
under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles,
Ohio. A Graveside Military will be conducted by the Versailles
Veterans Honor Guard.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to
the First Presbyterian Church in Troy, Ohio, or the American Heart
Association. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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