Louis G. Hites

Mr. Louis G. Hites, 95, of 19454 Hites Road, Saegertown, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Meadville Medical Center.

Louis was born in Hayfield Twp., on July 4, 1919, the son of the late Henry E. and Lauretta (Taylor) Hites.

He attended Hamlin Chapel, Coons Corner.

In 1985 Louis retired after more than 40 years of working as a self-employed dairy farmer. Following his retirement, Louis continued to work daily on the family farm with his nephew. A US Army veteran of WW II, Louis served his country in the 3rd Infantry Division and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in Mignano, Italy, November 17, 1943. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He attended the former Curtis Elementary School, Hayfield Twp. before attending Saegertown High School. Louis was a former 4H Club Leader. His hobbies including hunting and being outdoors, but what he enjoyed most was to be with his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

Louis is survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by three sisters Mary, Inezmarie and Agnes.

Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 1-3 and 6-8 at Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 330 Broad Street, Saegertown, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, with Rev. David Bousquet, nephew-in-law, officiating.

Louis will be laid to rest in Saegertown Cemetery, Hayfield Twp.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hamlin Chapel, 16460 State Hwy.198, Saegertown, PA 16433.

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