He had been a resident of Kirby for 62 years, living on his family’s Century farm, raising Holstein dairy cattle and Angus beef cattle.
He was the son of the late, Ralph F. VanDruff and Edith E. Knotts VanDruff. He served in the US army as a corporal from 1953 to 1955. After his service to his country, he pursued dream in life of operating a Holstein dairy farm. Only second to his family, was his love of farming. Following retirement, he drove school bus for Bowers School Bus Services.
He loved hunting and traveled as far as Alaska, Montana, Wyoming and Maine. He was a great supporter of the NRA. He had a love of restoring antique tractors, especially with his grandson.
He was very active in his community and especially educating and advocating for agriculture in America. He often hosted farm visits for Central Greene FFA. He served on Board of directors for Milk Incorporated. He was also a committee man of farm Service Agency. In addition, he was part of the American Breeder Association, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and on the board of directors for Agway Services.
On June 16th, 1956 he married the love of his life, Belinda “Gertrude” VanDruff who survives.
Also surviving are his greatest accomplishments, son Brion VanDruff (Linda) of Kirby, and daughter Shari (John) Curry of Spraggs, and two grandchildren Jordan Curry (Megan) of Waynesburg and Sara VanDruff, of Kirby.
Decreased are his sister Eleanor VanDruff and brother William C. VanDruff.
