Allen R. “Bud” Learn, Sr., 71, of Shinglehouse, PA

Allen R. “Bud” Learn, Sr.
“true friend”

Shinglehouse, PA---Allen R. “Bud” Learn, Sr., 71, of Shinglehouse, PA, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Born January 21, 1939 in Farmington, PA, he was a son of Clair R. and Mildred D Kshir Learn. On December 3, 1961 in Shinglehouse, he married Carol A. Taylor, who survives.

Mr. Learn was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, class of 1956 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 until 1959 as a cryptographer in the Intelligence Department of the Navy. He retired from Dresser Rand Industries in Wellsville, NY after many years of service.

He was a member of Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M., Shinglehouse; a member of Eureka Chapter #52 O.E.S.; Shinglehouse; a member of the Oswayo Valley Rod and Gun Club in Millport; a member of the Moose Lodge in Hillsboro, NH; a board member and caretaker/groundskeeper of the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse; and caretaker/groundskeeper of the East Sharon Cemetery.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and working in his shed. Bud enjoyed his many coffee club friends. His greatest love was his family, especially his great-granddaughters.

Surviving besides his wife are a son, Allen R. “Russ” (Inna) Learn, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jessica M. Learn, Tosha L. Learn, Courtney E. Learn, and Ryan I. Matviichuk; three great-granddaughters, Hailey M. Learn, Kadence N. Learn, and Alyssa J. Wilson; a sister, Lynette “Dot” Druso of Shinglehouse; two brothers, Darrell R. Learn of Hillsboro, NH and Keith C. (Pam) Learn of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Learn was predeceased by his parents.

Friends may call at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Members of Eureka Chapter #52 O.E.S will conduct memorial services at 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home followed by members of Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M. conducting a Masonic service. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday.

Memorials may be made to the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library, PO Box 188, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.