Barry Allen Altemus, Sr., 60, of Grampian, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
Born June 6, 1956 in Easton, PA, he was the son of Russell Altemus and Pauline (Snyder) Altemus McManigle. Mr. Altemus was a self-employed lumberman and sawmill operator and had previously worked for Brookville Wood Products and Robbins Logging.
He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, was affiliated with the Greenville Church of the Brethren of Grampian and was a member of the Eagles Ridge Golf Club.
Her loved his family, his dog Elmer, doing woodworking and building, being a lumberman, operating his sawmill, golfing and helping others.
On June 19, 1997 in DuBois, he wed the former Stacey Hepfer who survives along with his mother of Falls Creek, and three children: Barry Allen Altemus Jr. and wife Jessica of DuBois, Jill Bott and husband Kevin of Georgia, Baylee Jo Sabatine at home. and eleven grandchildren: Devyn, Rylie, Jadyn, Jordyn, Dominic, Donavyn, Michaela, Isabelle, Cecilia and Dawson.
Also surviving are 3 siblings: Sandy Fisher of Stroudsburg, Russell “Bud” Altemus and wife Sherry of Altoona and Robert Altemus of DuBois and three step siblings: George McManigle of Punxsutawney, Robin Curry of DuBois and Matt McManigle of Brookville.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother William Altemus.
At the request of Mr. Altemus there will be no public visitation.
A Public Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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