OBIT: William E. HEIPLE, 2004, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Crystal. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ WILLIAM E. HEIPLE William E. Heiple, 72, Rockwood, passed on Nov. 25, 2004, at home. Born March 31, 1932, in Berlin, he is the son of the late Milton and Elizabeth (Berkheimer) Heiple. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James and nephews, Michael Heinbaugh and Scott Putman. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Dunbar) Heiple; sons, William II, married to Stacey (Friedline), Rockwood, and Timothy, married to Jill (Pletcher), Markleton; grandchildren, Michael, Brittany and Mary Heiple; sister, Sue, married to Harry Gumbert, Oakdale; brother, Charles Heiple, Berlin; sisters-in-law, Nancy, married to Gene Heinbaugh, York and Jeanie, married to Jake Gary, Markleton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Rockwood Fire Department. He was a member of Lodge 358 of the F&AM in Somerset and the Harrisburg Consistory. He was also a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Rockwood. There will be no viewing or visitation at Mr. Heiple's request. A celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ United Methodist Church, 621 W. Broadway, Rockwood, Pa. 15557 or "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood. 11/27/2004 Daily American