Private family funeral for Paterno, public memorial set

The funeral services for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday, will be private, his family said.

The funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday. There is no word yet on interment or other arrangements.

Public viewings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday and a public memorial service is set for Thursday.

Here is the schedule released today by Mara Vandlik, a spokeswoman for the family.

TUESDAY

Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

1 p.m.- 11 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

8 a.m. - noon

Private Family Funeral Service

2 p.m.

THURSDAY

Public Memorial Service, Bryce Jordan Center

2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or the Penn State-THON (The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon).