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William Granfors '41 March 2, 2015 9:51 AM

Published in (Harrisburg PA) Patriot-News on Mar. 1, 2015

William H. "Bill" Granfors(1920 - 2015)

William H. (Bill) Granfors passed away on February 26, 2015 in Harrisburg, PA at age 95. He was born January 17, 1920 in Kaleva, MI to Finnish immigrants Jacob William Granfors and Helmi Espo. Bill served his country during WWII in the Army Signal Corp. On December 27, 1946, he married Helen Olson of Lynn, MA. After graduating from Texas A&M, Bill's career as an engineer began in Syracuse, NY, at Carrier Corporation, and continued in Greensburg, PA, at Elliott Company. Bill and Helen raised seven children. 
In Greensburg, Bill was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and stewardship committee and teaching Sunday school. He also was involved with the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce. During retirement, he volunteered with the Senior Core of Retired Executives and worked at Westmoreland County Community College. He was an avid golfer, an activity he enjoyed into his 80's. Bill was passionate about the Aggies, the outdoors, gardening and walking. In 2009, he moved to Harrisburg.
Bill is survived by children, Mark Granfors, Eric Granfors, Paul Granfors (Sussan Pourjavid-Granfors), David Granfors, Ruth Granfors (Gene Weinberg), Diane Granfors (Robert Usgaard), Liisa Granfors-Hunt (Mark), and two grandchildren, Jacob and Eli Weinberg. Bill is predeceased by his wife Helen and his sister Arlene Bellegie.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11:00 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church. A viewing will be held from 10-11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Clair's Cemetery in Greensburg, PA on Wednesday, March 4th. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109.
To leave an online condolence to the family please visit us at GeigleFuneralHome.com or on Facebook. 



Funeral Home
Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc.
2100 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-652-7701


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