OBIT: Bertram Edward STECKLER, 2000, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BERTRAM EDWARD STECKLER
  
    Bertram Edward Steckler, 86, Somerset, died Jan. 29, 2000 at
  Somerset Hospital.  Born Nov. 16, 1913 in New York City, N.Y., he was
  the son of Edward and Hattie (Krauss) Steckler.  Preceded in death by
  his wife, the former Lavinia C. Williams, who died Jan. 3, 1989. 
  Survived by these children: Bertram Steckler Jr., married to the
  former Carole (Jenny) of Sebastian, Fla., Robert M., married to the
  former Tina (Mazon) of Gettysburg, Mrs. Elroy (Jean) Cable of
  Somerset, and a foster son, William J. Thompson, married to the
  former Eileen (Snyder) of Sipesville; 7 grandchildren, 3 foster
  grandchildren; and one great-grandson.  Brother of Mrs. Eleanor
  Burell of Barryville, N.Y.  Worked for 57 years as an independent
  steamfitter, retiring in 1975.  Former member of the Steamfitters
  Union, and former member of the Snowmobile Association.  Visitation
  from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home,
  Somerset, where service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday. 
  Elvin L. Holsopple officiating.  Interment, Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.
  Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
  Southwestern Pa. District, 400 Luray Ave., Johnstown, Pa., 15904.
  
  Somerset Daily American, January 31, 2000
  
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