Norman Ralph Lindauer (1921-2011)

Norman Ralph “Red” Lindauer, 90, of Fairmont, and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed from this life Monday (Oct. 17, 2011) at the Genesis Center after a long illness. He was born in West Newton, Pa., on Oct. 9, 1921, a son of the late Charles and Magdalena Krupas Lindauer. Red was a Christian by faith. He retired as a pipefitter and foreman from U.S. Steel in McKeesport, Pa., after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was a very active life member of VFW Post 7812 in West Newton, Pa., and an active life member of the West Newton Moose Lodge No. 31, both of which he held many offices. He was also a member of the Slovenian Singing Society in Collinsburg and the Lieder Kranz Club. He was an avid ballroom dancer, and enjoyed bowling, playing cards with his grandchildren and watching television, especially sports. He was a fun-loving man who never raised his voice or spoke ill of anyone. Mr. Lindauer is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Wilma King Lindauer; three daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia and Michael Wolinsky of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Lana Lindauer and Dana Abraham, both of Greensburg, Pa.; stepdaughters, Beverly Chefren of Morgantown and Patti Simon of Fairmont; five grandchildren, Logan, Shanda and Cienna Chefren, Austin Simon and Casen Wolinsky; and one great-granddaughter, Miley Simon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one stepson, Bradley Simon; two brothers, Leonard and Charles Lindauer; and two sisters, Evelyn L. Loar and Marie L. Stevens. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends may call at Frey Home For Funerals (Historic Chapel), 320 Madison St., Fairmont, from 4-8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Services will be held in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Friday with Pastor Jason Sheffstall officiating. Interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery with full military honors.