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Sherwood E. "Whis" Frankhouser, 89, of Belleville, Pa., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 5, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He was the son of the late Foster S. Frankhouser, Sr. and Marian (Sweitzer) Frankhouser. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Foster S. Jr., and Dallas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Benson) Frankhouser, and daughter, Jill L. Kiley (Gene), of Coatesville, Pa., and son, Marc E. (Kathleen) of Westfield, NJ.
Grandchildren: Megan McCorkle (Brendan), Erin Cauley (Michael), Hannah, Katlyn, Elizabeth, and Nick.
Great-grandchildren: Merle, Clementine, Francis, Matthew, and Benjamin.
After graduating from Armagh-Brown, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
Sherwood was a member of West Kish Presbyterian Church, served on the cemetery board, retired from Ford New Holland after many years, worked at Penn Nursery after retirement, also worked at Seven Mountains Winery, groundskeeper at Belleville VFW for a number of years, member of VFW Post 5935, member of the Mifflin County Horseshoe Club, pitched horseshoes in State tournaments and once in the World's Tournament, member of Coffee Run Fishing Club, made many fishing trips to N.Y. and Canada, member of Trout Unlimited, served on the VFW Firing Squad during Memorial Day Parades. Sherwood was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a huge collection of turkey calls and in the winter time he made walking sticks and tied flies. He kept busy until his health began to fail.
Whis was a big sports fan too. His favorite teams were the Packers and the Braves, and he also enjoyed watching the Phillies and Penn State football.
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the West Kish Presbyterian Church, 3820 West Main Street, Belleville, PA. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville. Online condolences may be made at www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.