William L. "Bill" Happner

William L. "Bill" Happner

Born in Erie, PA, son of the late Louis W. and Hazel R. (Kessler) Happner, previously of Carnegie, PA, age 94, of Bethel Park, passed on, to the great beyond, Saturday, April 23, 2016, on Passover day. 

Beloved father of Raymond R. (Susan) Happner-South Park, PA, Ruthie M. Happner Hale-Bethel Park, PA, & the late Margaret A. "Peggy" Happner Liner-North Myrtle Beach, SC;

grandfather of Joseph K. (Tara) Finau-Verona, PA, Nora B. Happner-Huntsville, AL, & William L. (Thais) Happner-Casselberry, FL;

great~grandfather of Isaac A. Nelson, Eleanor C. Finau & Rafael J. Finau; also survived by many dear nieces & nephews, cousins & relatives. Preceded in death by his former wife & mother of his children, Bernice M. "Bunny" (Hoag) Happner, and by his later companion, Florence C. Schmidt, fellow-pet-rescue-volunteer.

'Hap' graduated 1941 class, football MVP, at St. Luke's High School in Carnegie, where his long and varied work history began as chauffeur for the St. Luke's Nuns, who encouraged William to be 'a Good Samaritan!' He worked as an ambulance driver, a pipe fitter, and then served in the U.S. Army, WW2, Staff Sergeant, Continental P.O.W. Camp, German Prisoner Guard & Mess Hall SSgt Supplies Cook & Baker, Ft.Meade, MD, awarded: Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon & World War 2 Victory Ribbon. He went on to work the next 30 years as a Freight Agent & Traffic Safety Officer for the Norfolk & Western Railroad. After RR retirement, Bill continued working an additional 23 years, including as security guard for Chartier's Country Club, and at his favorite job of working with his son, Ray, driving all around this half of the state to assist with the upkeep on the PA Lottery machines. 

A life-long animal lover, Bill caringly served as a Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Officer, doing rescues and transports for dogs, cats & wildlife in need. He enjoyed writing, carpentry, swimming, physical fitness & health, and having fun get~togethers, and was a member of The South Park & East Liberty Table Tennis 'Ping Pong' Clubs. Bill loved angels, music, playing piano, reading/watching inspirational stories, walking the family dog, special visits & cards from dear ones, and having some snacks to 'munch on' especially apple pie! He was very fond of reminiscing with treasured photos & family snapshots, regularly expressing his sincere longing & looking so forward to being together again in the grand reunion with God's great family up in Heaven!!! A grave side & memorial service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, with a luncheon to follow nearby at the south hills Original Pancake House. Arrangements handled by PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Bethel Park, PA. (412)-835-1312

www.henneyfuneralhome.com

Graveside and Luncheon details below

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

10:30 AM

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Swallow Hill Road

(crossstreet = Sigrid Drive)

Scott Township, PA 

Luncheon following

12 PM - 3 PM

The Original Pancake House

(south hills)

2229 Swallow Hill Road

Scott Township, PA  15220

412-279-1442

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