Earl "Pusker" G. Follett

Earl Gilbert “Pusker” Follett passed away peacefully on Sept. 10th 2024 at Messiah Lifeways. He was born in Harrisburg on May 16th 1928 to Harry Wade Follett and Effie Salóme (Tschopp) Follett. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joan Kerns Follett, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage in 2017. He was the “little” brother to 3 sisters and 5 brothers, all of whom preceded him in death. “Uncle P” is survived by 3 generations of loving nieces and nephews. After graduation from John Harris High School, he worked briefly for Bethlehem Steel and for Central Iron and Steel. He studied at Stevens Trade School and the California State Teacher’s College in PA before being drafted in the Army. In 1951 he completed basic training at Fort Jackson with the Dixie Division until being deployed to serve in the Korean War where he received special training as a radio operator in Koje-do. He received the Purple Heart award, the Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal as a result of his service to our country. When he returned home, he married Joan and completed his schooling, earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Millersville State College. He taught for 33 years in the West Shore School District. For 30 of those years, he taught at Cedar CliI High School as an Industrial Arts Teacher where he was instrumental in establishing that program for the school. Pusker was a skilled woodworker, building many pieces of furniture for his own home and doing much of his own remodeling. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, playing tennis, entertaining their friends, and attending the various school sporting events and programs of their nephews, nieces, and friends’ children. Pusker also had many groups of friends that met regularly for breakfast to watch Penn State football games and to enjoy wing nights with his buddies. He was an avid tennis player, golfer, and fan of Trinity High School basketball, attending games into February of this year. He enjoyed spending time with his family who lovingly doted on him. There will be a viewing Monday evening Sept 16th from 6-8pm at Musselman Funeral Home on Hummel Ave in Lemoyne. There will also be visitation on Tuesday Sept 17th from 11am to Noon followed by a burial service at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank those in the medical community that have taken excellent care of him over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In memory of Earl Follett” to Homeland Hospice or to Christian Life Assembly on Lisburn Rd Camp Hill for the “Out of the Trenches” program. Please include the program name on the memo line.

Earl "Pusker" G. Follett

May 16, 1928 - September 10, 2024