William Glen Dinsmore

Dairy Farmer Loved music and telling jokes   William G. Dinsmore, 90, of Hickory, died Monday, September 3, 2018, peacefully, in Strabane Woods, Washington. He was born December 9, 1927, a son of the late John C. and Ethel L. Dinsmore. He was preceded in death by his wife, whom he married on May 20, 1952.  Norma passed away twenty-one years ago, on May 11, 1997. Mr. Dinsmore was a 1945 graduate of Hickory High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving during World War II. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps, and attended Yale University for six months.  He transferred to the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes.  William served aboard a naval oil tanker until his discharge in August, 1946.  He then attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, receiving his license in Engine and Aircraft Mechanics. Mr. Dinsmore worked for the North American Aircraft Plant in Los Angeles for three years, until he returned to Hickory, and ran the family farm for almost fifty years. He was a member of the Hickory United Evangelical Church, where he served as an Elder for many years.  He sang in the choir until last November, and was known for telling a joke before choir started each week. Mr. Dinsmore served as President and Vice President of the Washington County Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union for many years. He enjoyed listening to classical music, bowling, word search puzzles, and being a steward of the soil. William is survived by his four children, Wanda Jean (Douglas) McDowell, Loretta Ellen (Robert) McMahon, William L. (Cathleen) Dinsmore, and John C. (Deborah) Dinsmore; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren, with one on the way; and a sister, Bettie Dallmeyer. Deceased is a sister, Elsie Clarke. Friends will be received on Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington.  Additional visitation will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the time of services, in the Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., Hickory, with Lay Pastor Lou Templeton officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., Hickory, PA 15340 or the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.