Louis R. Endress, 78, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Louis J. and A. Louise (Condon) Endress. On Oct. 7, 1961, he married Patricia Kinser who preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 2021.
He is survived by a son, Louis J. (Beth) Endress of Camp Hill; a daughter, Michelle Lopez (William) of Harrisburg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter on the way; and sisters: Jacqueline Aungst of Oil City and Pamela S. Beckwith of Altoona.
He was preceded in death by three children: a son, Scott Louis and twins, Christopher John and Kimberly Louise; and a brother, Gordon.
Louis was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School. He retired from the Blair County Prison after more than 20 years of service.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Newry, and Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 4245.
Louis loved traveling with his wife, Patty, making annual trips to the Finger Lakes. He enjoyed relaxing at his hunting camp with family and friends, daily games of pinochle and searching for a new Moose Club. He was known as a great storyteller and for his many shenanigans and loved his children and grandchildren most of all.
A funeral Mass for his wife, Patricia, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Newry, followed by a funeral Mass for Louis at noon with Father Allen Zeth officiating.
Committal will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Altoona.
The family requests that donations in memory of Louis be made to Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council 4245, 324 Bedford Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Arrangements are by Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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