John "Johnny" R. Haldeman

John R. Haldeman 
October 27, 2024

John "Johnny" R. Haldeman, 75, of Beuchler Lane, Pine Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on December 29, 1948 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Robert "Hank" and Clara Marie Kline Haldeman.

He was a 1966 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.

After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from June 1966 to February 1972.  He served overseas during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Delta Co. 1st Battalion 5th Marines. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Combat Action Medal.  He also received a Certificate of Good Conduct from the United States Marine Corps on June 18, 1969.

John worked at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, in maintenance as the head tree cutter.  He also worked as a coal miner, stable hand at Penn National Race Course, at Penn Dye in Pine Grove and at the former Alcoa in Cressona.

He was a member of the Oak Grove Gun Club, Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, Pine Grove American Legion Post 374, Ten Pin Club, Pine Grove Fish & Game, and Hickory Mountain Hunting Club. John welcomed new neighbors to Beuchler Lane, in turn forming the BBT.

John was an avid hunter, fisherman and connoisseur of Yuengling.  He had a deep respect for nature and animals, and he loved his dogs more than people.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Lynn M. Kelly and Betty Jean Haldeman.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Carol Fidler Haldeman; a daughter, Haley (Steve) Hardenstine; a son, William "Bill" Haldeman; a grandson, Kade (Haley) Haldeman; his "other son" Rob and his "other daughter" Kaitlyn; step grandchildren, Rory (Nicole) Hardenstine of Phoenixville, Royale Hardenstine of Saudi Arabia; a step great-grandson, Cosmo Hardenstine; two sisters, LouAnn (Willard) Shiffer of Pine Grove, Heather Haldeman of State College; nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services and interment with military honors will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  There will be a procession leaving the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove promptly at Noon.  Anyone wishing to attend the service is asked to be at the Funeral Home by 11:45 to follow in the procession.  

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 P.M. at the Pine Grove VFW, 140 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove. Family and friends are invited to stop in to share memories of "the colonel."

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made in John's memory to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110. 

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements. 

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