William F. "Bill" Fry, 90, lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. He was the husband of Marian J. McKonly Fry, with whom he would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on December 26, 2023. He was born in Columbia, son of the late William M. and Catherine E. Strittmater Fry. Bill was a technician at Armstrong World Industries for 30 years before he retired in 1995. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. Bill was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wrightsville and enjoyed traveling and going out for breakfast.
Surviving in addition to his wife, one brother: Kervin "Cub" Fry, Columbus, IN. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard Strittmater and Baron "Barry" Fry.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Anne’s Retirement Community along with Hospice and Community Care for the kindness and care shown to them.
The Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Full Military Honors. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Disabled American Veterans, 4219 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.