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.
Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)
This is so sad, his wife Patty Kinser Endress just died last week and now Louis. I know we are getting old, but we have not been doing very well in 2021 with the loss of so many classmates. Our sympathy to the Endress family.
Robert C Melhorn
i didnt know Louis , but think i grew up with Patty . If its who i think she lived on the road going to Horseshoe Curve . If its her we went to edison . Can anyone confirm ? May they both RIP..... Bob Melhorn .. way up state NY on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain
Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)
I cannot confirm, but losing both of them within a week is terrible. I cannot imagine how their family is handling this. So sad. Please stay safe and healthy. Sandy
Bonnie L Lane (Soyster)
I do not remember Louis - but I lived on the road to the Horseshoe Curve with Patty and we went to Edison Grade school thru 8th grade then to Roosevelt before AHS (at that time) -- Bobby Melhorn, I also remember you from those grade school years. Patty was a very close friend. I send my love and prayers to their family from Fort Worth,Texas. Bonnie (Lane) Soyster
Robert C Melhorn
Bonnie i remember you also , did you go to the the 35 ? what a disaster with the AC going out , the only one i have been too . where did you live on the Horseshoe Curve? I had a paper route on that road ....Bob m