Randall David Kreinbrook

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Randall was one of the oldest active members of the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant where he served as a participant in the former Men's Brotherhood, lay speaker, church council, board of trustees, Rubo Sunday School class, an usher, and offering counter. He was a member of the first graduating class from Ramsay High School in 1930. When the students moved into the new school in March, they walked with their books between Second Ward and Ramsay. When Randall graduated at age 16, he had to get a special permit from the Superintendent of Schools to enter college because of his young age. He studied at California State Teachers College in California, PA, where he played first base on the baseball team. The cost was $20 for tuition each semester and $144 a semester for room and board. His class was comprised of 600 women and 100 men. He earned a teaching certificate when he graduated in 1932.Randall taught in Bullskin Township from 1932-1937 for a salary of $100 a month. He accepted a job in Mt. Pleasant Township at Overly School located outside of Kecksburg and received a raise to $1000 a year. From 1938-1941, he worked for the New Deal's Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Norvelt. He coordinated activities including his favorite sports of tennis and baseball. He also taught citizenship school to foreigners who did not have papers. They came to school where they learned about the flag and the Constitution of the USA. He held that job until he went to work at Robertshaw's on May 17, 1941. At Robertshaw's, he worked his way up through the company to hold the position of metallurgist for the engineering department. He retired in 1978.He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed pursuing these hobbies while at his cabin in Potter County. He also was an outstanding pinochle player, winning many awards for his skill. He was a life member of the Moss Rose Lodge of Connellsville, the Hecla Sportsmen's Club, and the Elks.

Randall married Ruth Naomi Harrer. (Ruth Naomi Harrer was born in 1906 and died in 1993.)