OBIT: Warren SPERBECK, 2003, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SPERBECK
  
    Warren Sperbeck, 100, of Meyersdale, died Feb. 9, 2003 in
  Meyersdale Medical Center.  Born Jan. 30, 1903 in Philadelphia, a son
  of the late Rev. Henry C. and Anna (Null) Sperbeck.  Also preceded in
  death by sister, Miriam in 1981.  In his youth he became affiliated
  with the Monoghan Presbyterian Church, Dillsburg, of which his father
  was the pastor.  He was a corporal in the Sons of Union Veteran
  Reserve.  He helped to bury the last Civil War veterans in this
  area.  He was the last surviving member of his family and the last
  survivor of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  He lived
  longer than any other Sperbeck going back to the Middle Ages. He was
  a member of Smithsonian Associates; National Rifle Assn.; World
  Wildlife Fund; Union of Concerned Scientists, Heritage Foundation;
  Republican National Comm., and the Claremont Institute.  Friends will
  be received from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Leckemby Funeral
  Home.  At his request, there will be a graveside service at 10 a.m.
  Tuesday in the Reformed Cemetery. 
  
  Daily American, February 10, 2003
  
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