Earl was a 1943 graduate of Wellsville High School. He excelled in sports including baseball and football. He was inducted into the Wellsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame with many of his former teammates from the class of 1943. He was the youngest of 11 children. In March 1943 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. During his service he took part in the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. He was employed by National Fuel Gas for many years, retiring in 1984.
He is survived by three children, Denise (Mike) McKee, Debra (Ed) Robbins, John (Dean) Robbins; a grandson, William (Karina) McKee, two great grandchildren, Megan McKee and Kate McKee, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by 10 siblings.
The family wishes to thank Earl’s caregivers, Marie and Melissa Farley, for their six years of dedication.
The family will welcome friends on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at North Bingham Cemetery in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Sad to hear of Earl’s passing. Lots of great memories of him from our families times together. Prayers for DeeDee, Debbie, and John, as well as other family members.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of the loss of Earl. Many great memories of our families times together. Prayers for DeeDee, Debbie, John, and the rest of his family
ReplyDeleteJennie Thompson
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to John, Debbie, and DeeDee.
ReplyDeleteMike Iven
So sorry to hear of Earl's passing. He worked with my husband for many years at National Fuel, and I never saw Earl without a smile on his face!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. I remember great times at your house growing up. Your parents were always the best.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of Uncle Earls passing. He was such a great guy. So many good memories of him and Aunt Pat. When we got back to NY, we'd always stop by after our visits to the Texas Hot.
ReplyDeleteDeeDee, Deb and John sorry my name got left off. Melinda
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite Uncle, Early was a treasure to all of us AND he made great coffee. Many memories and much love to Deedee, Deb and John. Your cousin, Kathy
ReplyDeletePapa, you will be missed. We will always cherish our Summer visits to your house, your sense of humor, days spent sitting outside playing bean bag toss or Scrabble, celebrating the July birthdays, going for Texas Hots, our visits to the cemetery to bring flowers to Nana, watching you admire your great granddaughters grow with every passing year. We will guard those beautiful memories forever. ❤️
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