Uzal W. Ent

Born December 31, 1927 in Sunbury, PA he was the son of the late William A. and Charlotte R. Ent.

Uzal was preceded in death by his devoted brother John W. Ent. Surviving are his wife Ada Joan Ent of Mechanicsburg his son, Michael R. Ent, of Camp Hill, grandsons, Michael R. Ent Jr. and wife Carrie Beth Ent, John R. Ent, great grandson, Isaac Huxley Ent and nieces and nephew.

He lived his life by the Cadet Code, Duty, Honor, Country. He served in the Korean War. His awards included the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars (two for Valor and one for Meritorious Achievement), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, two U.S. Presidential Unit Citations, one Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal.

Uzal joined the 28th Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard December 1953. He retired as a Full Colonel November 1980 and then was promoted to Brigadier General in retirement.

In retirement Uzal was a prolific writer of Military History and authored several books. He was also a talented artist.

Uzal was known for his honesty, honor and dependability and sense of humor. He always did is best and never gave up even in the face of failure. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from St. John’s Lutheran Church, 44 W. Main St. Shiremanstown, PA, with military honors to follow, viewing will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Winding Hill Mennonite Cemetery Mechanicsburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to, The Wounded Warrior Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.org