"William Klechner Corl was a son of Peter and Barbara Reish Corl and was born at Pine Hall on April 26th, 1863, hence was 59 years and 4 days old. His entire life was spent within a few miles of the place of his birth. He stuck to the farm and in due time became the owner of one of the finest farms in the White Hall region. While his principal talents were devoted to the cultivation of the soil he was broadminded enough to realize that making a living was not all of life, and he at all times manifested a personal interest in the affairs of his home community. He was a member and past master of Washington Grange, a member of the Penns valley Lodge of Odd Fellows; was one of the organizers of the Centre county Thresherman and Farmers' Protective Association and was especially interested in the public schools in his locality. In 1916 he organized the Citizens' Band, of Fregusion township, and had been its leader ever since. During the world war the band made its appearance on every patriotic occasion and only recently he requested the members to begin practice for Memorial day. He was a life-long member of the Pine Hall Reformed church, and an elder for a number of years. He also officiated as choir leader, was superintendant and teacher.of a class in the Sunday School. Truly can it be said of him that his life was filled with good works and he will reap the reward of the faithful.

"On March 10th, 1887, he married Miss Etta Garner, who survives with the following children: Waldo Corl, of White Hall; Grover C. and Clayton, of State College; Mrs. Maude Fry, of Pennsylvania Furnace; Mrs. Bertha Reed, of Pine Grove Mills; Mrs. Vida Musser, of State College R.F.D.; Albert, Fred, Brooks, Newman, Florence, Esther and Robert, at home. He also leaves his aged mother and these brothers and sisters: J. Clayton, of Pine Grove Mills; Samuel, Otis, Milford, Alvin, J. Matthew, Mrs. D. H. Kreps and Mrs. Charles Strouse, all of State College R. F. D., and Miss Cora, at home.
(Obituary from DESCENDENTS OF WILLIAM K. & CORA ETTA GARNER CORL, May 1997)