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"Oliver Ollie Lee Slinker, 86, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. Ollie was born on July 10, 1927 in New Kensington, PA to the late Charles M. &amp; Nancy G. Slinker. He graduated from Plum High School in 1945 and then proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He then earned his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Ollie moved to Harrisburg in 1956 and began a long career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He began working at the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission and also worked for the Department of Revenue as the Director of Liquid Fuels Tax. This sparked his interest in starting his own fuel oil company. He owned and operated Derry Oil Company of Harrisburg for 50 years. He was also appointed to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board by Governor Robert P. Casey. Ollie loved to travel, hunt, and especially fish. He enjoyed gardening, waterskiing, snow skiing, &amp; raising and training beagles. After retiring, he and his wife Dolores enjoyed spending time with friends and family in Florida during the winter months. Ollie and his wife were highly involved in local politics and strong supporters of the Democratic Party. Ollie was a family man who put his family above all else. His granddaughter, Grace was his pride and joy. He wore t-shirts with her picture on it every day. He will always be remembered for his huge heart and generosity. Everyone in his family, immediate and distant, knew they were loved and came first in Ollies eyes. Ollie is survived by his beloved wife Dolores Ann (Spiering) Slinker, his daughter Susan Del Monte &amp; husband Angelo, his granddaughter Grace Ann Del Monte, his son-in-law Peter Margie, his sister Nancy G. Robbins and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home in Harrisburg, PA from 5-7pm with a prayer service officiated by Father Wilke beginning at 7pm. A viewing will also be held at the Frank J. Gigler Funeral Home in Lower Burrell, PA on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Gigler Funeral Home. Burial will be immediately following at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in Ollies name to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311. If you would like to leave an online condolence to the family please visit us at JesseGeigleFuneralHome.com or on Facebook."
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