Clifford E. "Dink" Treaster, 75, of rural Spring Mills, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home.

Born July 16, 1938 in Potter Township he was the son of the late Stanley Ernest Treaster.

On November 12, 1960 he married Kathryn B. Musser, who survives at home.

He was a 1957 graduate of Centre Hall Potter High School and a US Army Vietnam War veteran.

Dink retired from Chem Cut. He worked for Tractor Supply in Lewistown in sales and as a mechanical assembler. He farmed and raced his standardbred horses most of his life. He also was a former member of the United States Trotting Association. He enjoyed hunting and trapping, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Clifford is survived by one son, Clifton S. Treaster (Christine Manning-Treaster) of rural Spring Mills; one brother, William Treaster (June) of Burnham; one sister, Stephanie Ann Auman (Harold) of rural Spring Mills and four grandchildren, Terrill A.J. Treaster, Tucker E.S. Treaster, Kaiden T. Manning-Treaster and Vincent H. Williams.

He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Virginia Mae O'Donnell and Linda Louise Wells.

Friends will be received 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, 226 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Centre Hall. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, April 14th at the funeral home withWayne Stoltzfus officiating. Burial will follow in Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Therapeutic Riding program at Hoffman Homes for Youth, 815 Orphanage Road, Littlestown, PA 17340.

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.