Frederic “Fred” Alexander Oyler, age 91, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital.
Fred was born on April 26, 1934 in Gettysburg, PA as the son of the late Carl Edward Oyler and Myrtle Beatrice (Strickhouser) Oyler.
Fred graduated from Gettysburg High School. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army, working on telecommunications and had been stationed in Germany. Once home, he worked at Musselman’s for 28 years.
He met and married his wife, Nadine and together had four daughters. This Saturday, November 1st, they would have celebrated 72 years together.
He retired as a supervisor from Knouse Foods (formerly Musselman’s).
Fred was a member of the council of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Biglerville. He was also a member of American Legion Post #262, Biglerville Fire Company, and was on the council for Sewer Authority for the Biglerville Borough. He was also involved in the Biglerville Bi-Centennial committee planning.
In his spare time, Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, bowling, and most of all, spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Nadine Yvonne (Tuckey) Oyler, four daughters, Kim Ridinger and her husband, Greg of Gettysburg, Denise Cline and her husband, Mike of Biglerville, Jennifer Robinson and her husband, Joey of Gettysburg and Kamela Fetter and her husband, Jason of Gettysburg; eight grandchildren, Kelly Shaffer, Keith Ridinger, Keary Wolf, Krista Sharrah, Erica Morris, Jared Robinson, Jenna Robinson and Phillip McDannell; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his two brothers, Carl Oyler and Charles “C.” Price Oyler; sister, Doris P. Oyler and one niece.
Professional Services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral and Cremation, Ltd., Bendersville, PA.
Private Graveside Services will be held at the family’s discretion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Frederic’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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