Obituary of Michael Confer

Michael B. Confer, 44, of Bellefonte, died Tuesday, February, 25, 2014 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born June 5, 1969, in Bellefonte, he was the son of Philip R. Confer, of Bellefonte and the late Mary Bierly Confer. He married Tanja Nuytten, who survives. He is also survived by four children, Michael, Jacob, Madison and Emma Confer, all at home; two brothers, John Hull and his wife, Deb and Brian Hull and his wife, Kaye, both of Bellefonte; one sister-in-law, Michelle Lessman and her husband, Matt, of Stormstown and two half-siblings. Michael was a 1988 graduate of Bellefonte High School. He was employed with Graymont, Pleasant Gap, as a utility miner. He was a happy, fun loving person who enjoyed working, camping at Poe Valley, arguing politics with his friends and having a cold beer on a hot day. He also loved a good Joe Paterno football game. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, casual attire requested. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bob Perks Cancer Fund, in Michael's name, to P.O. Box 313, State College, PA 16804. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.