OBIT: Arthur G. "Hoppie" TRAUP Jr., 1995, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  TRAUP
  
  Arthur G. "Hoopie" Traup Jr., 75, Rockwood, died March 20, 1995, at his
  home.  Born April 21, 1919, in Rockwood, son of the late Arthur G. and Ethel
  Irene (Woy) Traup.  Survived by wife, the former Betty Jane Trimpey, to whom
  he was married for 54 years, and these children: Robert L. Traup, married
  to the former Judith Miller, Lancaster; Mrs. Jack R. (Carol) Winters,
  Hollsopple RD 2; Jack A. Traup, married to the former Debra Weller,
  Rockwood; grandchildren: Eric R., Jason R., Jennifer L. Traup, Erika J.,
  Bethany M., Jaclyn R. Winters and Laura A., Lindsey A., Eh A. Traup, and
  great-granddaughter, Chloe Traup.  Brother of Mrs. Luther S. (Helen) Shaulis
  Sr., Somerset.  Lifetime member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Rockwood.
  Former treasurer of Rockwood Senior Citizens.  Member of American Legion
  Post 279 of Rockwood and VFW Post 554 of Somerset.  Had served on Rockwood
  Borough Council.  Retired in 1985 as owner and operator of A.G. Traup Garage
  and Blacksmith Shop.  U.S. Army veteran of World War II, European Theatre.  A
  1937 graduate of Rockwood High School.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7
  to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset.  Service will
  be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Rev. Randall
  Marburger and Rev. Jay L. Christner officiating.  Interment, Rockwood IOOF
  Cemetery.  No viewing at the church.  Contributions may be made to Somerset
  "In Touch" Hospice, 651 S. Centar Ave., Somerset, Pa., 15501.  Many thanks
  to hospice and especially his nurse, Dawn Janell Schrock.
  
  Daily American, March 21, 1995
  
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