Frank Thaler, 91, of Bruceton Mills, entered into eternal rest, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. The son of the late John and Anna Thaler, he was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Jere.
At the age of 22, Frank enlisted in the Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was combat wounded and received the Purple Heart and two bronze stars for his service. In 1955, Frank married his sweetheart, Patty, the day after she graduated high school. After they were married, they moved to Michigan and began raising a family. Frank was a millwright with Local 1102 in Detroit and worked as a superintendent. After retirement in 1990, Frank and his wife moved back to the family farm in Bruceton Mills. He enjoyed home renovations and woodworking, especially making toys, and traveling to a variety of craft shows. However, he was happiest when his sons were around helping him on the farm with his latest projects or watching his grandchildren grow up.
He is survived by his sons, Frank Thaler Jr. and wife Diana, of Owosso, Mich., and James A. Thaler and wife Kimberly, of Bruceton Mills; a daughter-in-law, Darcey Thaler, of Centennial, Colo.; nine grandchildren: Tyler (Kristiana) Thaler, of Cary, N.C., Tanner (Tara) Thaler, of Belle River, Ontario, Canada, Demi (Tim) Russell, of Bridgeport, Christian Thaler (Kaitlyn Kuhn), of Mannington, Georgia Thaler, John Cooper Thaler and Callie Thaler, of Bruceton Mills, and Timothy Thaler and Jenna Thaler, of Centennial, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Devin Thaler, of Cary, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patty Thaler, October 2021, and his beloved son, John A. Thaler, September 2003.
Honoring his wishes, a private gathering of family will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Shady Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills. Military graveside honors will be provided by the Preston County Honor Guard and the WVANG funeral honors, Camp Dawson. Due to the increased prevalence of the COVID virus, those in attendance are requested to wear masks and to practice social distancing.
The Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, of Brandonville-Bruceton Mills, will be providing funeral arrangements for the
family.
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