OBIT: Karl Robert LANDIS, 2002, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
    
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    LANDIS
    
    Karl Robert Landis, 84, of Somerset, died Sept. 13, 2002 at
  Somerset Hospital.  Born Sept. 12, 1918 in Stonycreek Township, he is
  the son of the late Robert Landis and Emma (Hanning) Landis-Pritts. 
  Also preceded in death by a sister, Blanche Suter.  Survived by wife,
  the former Catherine Meyers, daughters, Mrs. Brad (Amy) Winters of
  Friedens and Mrs. David (Judy) Swank of Somerset.  Grandchildren,
  Christopher and Erin Winters of Gainsville [sic], Va., Adam Winters
  of Friedens, Melanie and Kelly Swank of Somerset.  Member of St.
  Paul's United Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge 358 F&AM, Scottish
  Rite, Jaffa Shrine, American Legion Post 181, DAV Purple Heart, VFW,
  FOE Aerie 1801, National Association of Retired Federal Employees.  A
  1936 graduate of Somerset High School.  Four and one half year Army
  veteran of World War II, Sergeant of Headquarters battery of 229
  Field and Artillery Battalion of the 28th Division, recipient of the
  Purple Heart, Bronze Star, European, African, Mideastern Service
  Medal along with five Bronze Battle Stars.  Participated in the
  Battle of the Bulge.  Post 1 Society of 28th Division Heritage
  Association, Past Post Commander of 24th District Somerset County and
  Past Post Commander of Post 181 American Legion.  Former member of
  Indian Lake Golf League and North Winds Golf Club.  Friends received
  2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral
  Home.  Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Paul's United
  Church of Christ with Rev. Glenn Sadler officiating.  Interment in
  Somerset County Memorial Park with Military honors by Somerset County
  Color Guard.  There will also be viewing at the church from 11 a.m.
  Monday until time of service.  Masonic service will be held at the
  funeral home 7:30 p.m. Sunday.  Contributions may be made to St.
  Paul's United Church of Christ, 202 W. Union St., Somerset, Pa. 15501
  or "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501.
    
    Daily American, September **, 2002
    
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