Louis Franklin Detrick
Louis “Lou” Franklin Detrick, 73, of Eighty Four, peacefully passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray.
He was born April 30, 1949, in Brownsville, a son of the late Raymond and Aida Ruth Johnson Detrick.
Mr. Detrick attended Beth Center High School (Class of 1969) and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.
He was employed as an airplane mechanic at United Airlines and various airlines over the years, including Friend AirCare at Washington County Airport, eventually retiring from US Airways, now American Airlines. During retirement, he worked as a boat mechanic in the Deep Creek, Md. area.
Lou was a member of both Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bittinger, Md. and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Scenery Hill.
His hobbies included hunting, farming, working on antique tractors and equipment, flying, singing, and appreciating nature. Lou was a very hard worker who loved learning about all things and was always ready to lend a helping hand.
On June 12, 1971, he married Ruth Brenneman Detrick, who survives. They celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two children, Lindsey Detrick (Brandon Novogradac) of Canonsburg, and Adam Detrick of Eighty Four; a sister, Janice Litton (Bill) of Beallsville; a stepsister, Helen Hetrick of Grantsville, Md.; a stepbrother, Robert Otto of Midland, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are an infant sister, Janet Detrick; and stepmother, Mary Otto Detrick.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville. An additional visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Maynardier Ridge Road, Bittinger, Md., followed by a graveside service and interment in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 21 Church Road, Scenery Hill, PA 15360; Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Maynardier Ridge Road, Bittinger, MD 21536; or Bittinger VFD, 176 Brenneman Road, Bittinger, MD 21522.
A guest book, where personal condolences may be expressed to the Detrick family, is available at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.