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Jerry D. "Red Eye" Edmiston Sr., 80, of McClure passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at his home.
He was born Aug. 20, 1944 in Spring Twp., Snyder Co., a son of the late Leonard and Evelyn (Treaster) Edmiston. On May 19, 1962 he married the former Wanda L. Romig who survives.
Jerry was a graduate of West Snyder High School.
He was a member of Mt. Bethel Church in McClure.
Jerry was a past Master in the Middleburg Masonic Lodge No. 619 F.&A.M.
Jerry worked as an insurance agent and owned and operated Edmiston Insurance Agency in Middleburg.
He enjoyed golfing and lived to hunt and fish, especially with his son Jerry Jr. Jerry especially loved spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife Wanda of 62 years, is one son, Jerry Jr. (Vicki) Edmiston; two grandchildren, Josh (Jenn) Edmiston and Nikita (Scott Jr.) Bishop; five great-grandchildren, Burke, Reed, Harlow, Dawson and Drew; one brother, Steve (Vanda) Edmiston; one sister, Patricia Bingaman; one sister-in-law, Arlene Edmiston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William Edmiston; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy (Richard) Haines; one brother-in-law, William Bingaman.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 130 S. Zechman St., Beavertown. A masonic service will be held at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service with Pastor Tad Schlegel officiating.
Burial will follow in Samuel's Church Cemetery, McClure.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor Jerry's memory may be made to the McClure Fire Co., 49 W. Specht St., McClure, PA 17841.