OBIT: Rupple D. BRANT, 2003, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BRANT Rupple D. Brant, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Garrett RD, died June 14, 2003 at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate. Born Oct. 29, 1911 in Brothersvalley Township, a son of Frederick and Pearl (Beachley) Brant. Preceded in death by parents, wife, the former Gladys Walker and brothers, Frederick H., Javis, Norwood, Raymond and Deweese Brant. Survived by a daughter, Lynnette, married to Dr. Michael Weisner of Milton, and granddaughters, Amanda and Claire Weisner. Brother of Pauline Hoffman of Somerset, Lawrence and wife Hazel and Lucy Brant all of Berlin, and Rev. Woodrow Brant and wife Blanche of Clovis, N.M. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Retired Brothersvalley Township dairy farmer. Member and former trustee of Beachdale Church of the Brethren. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Larry Black officiating. Interment, Fritz Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to Beachdale Church of the Brethren. Daily American, June 16, 2003 [B2550]