Carl H. Lindahl, 95, of Pleasant Street, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 15, 1920, in Bradford he was the son of the late Henry and Esther (Johansson) Lindahl.
On November 10, 1945 in Farmers Valley at the E.U.B. Church, he married Betty L. (Bruner) Lindahl, who died on February 1, 2008.
Carl was a 1938 graduate of Bradford High School.
On October 22, 1941, Carl was inducted to serve in the United States Army. He served his Country for 4 years. He spent 20 months as a Cannoneer on the 105 Howitzer, in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded 4 Bronze Stars, and was honorably discharged on October 9, 1945.
Carl was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, NRA, McKean County Rifle Club, Greater Bradford Senior Center, 40 Coachmen Club. He volunteered for the Penn-Brad Oil Museum.
He was formerly employed at Jobbitt-Chapman Motors, Smith-Newton Oil Company, Potter County Enterprise, and he retired 1985 from McCourt Label after 26 years of service.
Surviving are two sons, Rev. Ronald (Rev. Marge) Lindahl, of Bradford and Kevin (Molly) Lindahl, of Bradford, 2 grandchildren, Leslie (Tim) McMeans of Elizabeth, PA, and Rev. Craig (Cyndy) Lindahl of Rural Valley, 4 great grandchildren, Madison, Johnathan, Emma, and James, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters, Helen Lindahl and Dorothy Johnson.
Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 3 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, with Rev. Craig Lindahl, Pastor of United Methodist Charge for Christ, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Bradford Landmark Society, 45 E. Corydon St., Bradford, or the Penn-Brad Oil Museum, P.O. Box 163, Bradford PA 16701,or a charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com