OBIT: Kenneth W. DUPPSTADT Sr., 2007, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- DUPPSTADT, Kenneth W. Sr. 04/26/07 Daily American Kenneth W. Duppstadt Sr., 65, Newville, formerly of Somerset County , passed away April 24, 2007, in Holy Spirit Hospital. Born Nov. 16, 1941, in Somerset County, to the late Elwood Sr. and Freda Mae King Duppstadt. He is preceded in death by the following, Ellen, Donald, Jay, Orie, Lois and Tom. He is survived by his four children; Kenneth Jr. and girlfriend, Joan, Virginia; Lorena Duppstadt Negley and husband, Steve, Newville; Tina Duppstadt Shaver and husband, Jeff, Somerset; and Susan Duppstadt Frederick and husband, Bobby, Newville. He is survived by the following grandchildren, Jacob, Joseph, Cassandra, Jessica, Danielle, Cherisa, Pamela and Carl; and one great-grandson, Aidan. He is also survived by the following sisters, Dorothy, Minnie, Edna, Shirley, Janet and Jean; and brothers, Claude, Elwood Jr., Jerry and Merle. He graduated from Shanksville-Stonycreek High School in 1959. He joined the Army thereafter. He did a tour in Vietnam and several overseas tours. He retired after 22 years. He enjoyed being with family and sitting outside in the sun. He also enjoyed watching TV. He was an avid Steeler and Pirates fan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 219 North Hanover St., Carlisle. The Rev. William E. Pipp officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by Cumberland County Honor Guard. To sign the guest book visit www.hoffmanroth.com.