Frederick E. Landis
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Frederick E. Landis, 83, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy I. Hess Landis with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late John B. and Sophia Belle Stauffer Landis.
Fred was an area resident all his life and a 1950 graduate of the former West Fallowfield High School in Cochranville. He was employed by Diversified Printing of Atglen; however, he spent most of his life working on the family farm in Highland Township.
He was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children; Timothy Landis of Britton, MI, Melissa Rosengarten and husband Jeffrey of Havertown, PA and Deborah Nierhaus and husband Barry of Pottstown, PA, three grandchildren; Allie and Alexander Rosengarten and Samantha Skiles, two siblings; James Landis and Carol Silveri and husband John all of Parkesburg and step sister Elizabeth Walker of Hockessin, DE. He was preceded in death by one son David E. Landis.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 2:00pm from the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sorry to hear
Just wanted Debbie and her family I'm sorry of the passing of there dad , I grew up across the street from the Landis family on Strasburg avenue , Mr. LANDIS was a friendly nice man , praying for the family at this time .
Barry,
Barry,
Thank you for your condolences. They are truely appreciated. My dad was a fun, loving, jovial and wonderful man. He was a true role model. He was a hard worker. He was a wonderful father. I will never forget his smile and laughter.
Your friend,
Deb Landis Nierhaus
Fond Memories of Fred
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Fred. I grew up in Parkesburg many years ago, living on Gay Street, as very close friends of my Parents, Jerry and Doris(Pete)Montgomery, Gladys and Ralph lived on Grant Street, and their special daughter, Dottie and husband Fred became very close and dear to me. I spent many times at their farm on Old Race Track Rd., in Highland twp. Since I lived in town, it was a treat to spend tme with Fred and Dottie in the country. This was before they started their own family. Fred treated me like his own. I am shocked because I grew up, married and have been in West Brandywine Twp. for 45 years and just "Yesterday", not knowing where Fred and Dottie got to, started reminiscing about them to my husband, Barry. Today, I read this sad news and hurt for Dottie and Family. Fred was a hard worker and had a big heart. I will always cherish the memories that I have of Fred.
With Sincere Sympathy and many prayers that God will give Dottie and Family, His help, His strength, and His hope during this time of sorrow.
Thanks for the memories "Fred". Rest In Peace. Keeping Dottie and Family in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Doris Montgomery Aberts
Fred Landis
Lewis and I send our deepest sympathy. We were both so very fond of Fred. Fred was a warm and loving soul. Both kind and generous. He will be sadly missed by the entire congregation at Upper Octorara.
Love in Christ,
Lewis and Martha Gay
Dear Dottie and Family,
Dear Dottie and Family,
We were so sorry to see that you lost Fred. My husband Mike Wilsey and I worked with Fred at DPC for many years. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Our prayers are with Fred and his family
God Bless You All,
Mike and Gen Wilsey
Dear Landis family
I'm very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I worked with Fred for many years at DPC and saw him at dutchway every time I was there for lunch. Please know your family are in my prayers.
Always Remembered, Never Forgotten
I wanted to share the most important thing I learned from Fred and Dottie, more commonly known as Paw Paw and Mom Mom at our house. They taught and showed my daughter Samantha and I that family is made from love, caring and being there. They do not share the same DNA, and we never signed any papers but they are the best grandparents my daughter could have. They have been there through all the good times and also the rough ones. I am eternally grateful and feel truly blessed to have known both of them and will miss Paw Paw very much.