OBIT: Frederick M. KLEPSER, 1920, East Martinsburg, Blair County, PA

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FREDERICK M. KLEPSER

  As briefly noted in our last issue Frederick M. Klepser, a well known 
citizen of this place, died at his home in East Martinsburg Thursday 
afternoon of last week.  Death was caused by paralysis.  The Saturday 
previous he was in his usual good health until 11.30 a.m. at which time 
he sustained a stroke, and his sudden illness became alarming.  He 
never regained consciousness and gradually weakened until death came.
  Deceased was a son of Frederick and Christiana Metzker Klepser and 
was born March 15, 1852, near Martinsburg.  At the time of his death he 
was aged 69 years, 1 month and 21 days.
  In 1853 his parents moved to Pottstown but in 1868 they removed back 
to the Cove and located in the Clover Creek community.  All but the 
five years spent in Pottstown Mr. Klepser lived in or near Martinsburg.  
For twenty-nine years of his married life he was a farmer in the Clover 
Creek community, but since 1906 he has lived in Martinsburg, a retired 
life.  In 1877 he was married to Miss Mary Stoner, daughter of the late 
David B. and Susanna Hoover Stoner.  To this union four children were 
born:  Elvin, of Altoona; Mrs. J. E. Dilling, of Martinsburg; Harvey, 
near Fredericksburg, and Miss Sannie at home.  There are five grand-
children, four of whom survive him.
  Mr. Klepser was one of a family of twelve, five of whom preceded him 
to the glory world.  The following brothers and sisters survive:  Jerry 
and David, of Martinsburg; Dr. Ralph and Harry, of Altoona; Mrs. Anna 
Stern, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Clara of Martinsburg.
  As a neighbor Mr. Klepser was always thoughtful and kind, willing to 
lend the helping hand.  As a husband and father he was kind and 
sympathetic, willing to make any necessary sacrifice for the comfort of 
his loved ones.  He was a consistent member of the First Brethren 
church of Martinsburg for many years. As an official of the church he 
quietly and willingly performed his duty.  He was regular in his 
attendance at the church service, prayer meeting and Sunday school.  He 
lived a life above reproach and was always interested in the cause of 
the Master.  Thus goes out of our midst a kind husband, a loving 
father, a good citizen, and a loyal Christian and will be missed in the 
home, community and church.
  Funeral services were held from his home Monday morning at 10 
o'clock.  The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. I. Hall, 
assisted by Rev. Benshoff of Altoona, and Prof. Edward Byers of 
Morrison Cove college.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Martinsburg Herald, Handwritten date of May 14, 1920