Robert W. Deppe
July 6, 1926 — January 3, 2018
Robert W. Deppe,
91, formerly of Goldenrod Court, Bath, Allen Township, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday evening, January 3, 2018, at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli. He was the husband of the late Jean S. (Smith) Deppe, who passed in 2002. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Russell and Irene (Rex) Deppe.
Robert was employed as an electrician/inspector at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He was a graduate of Temple University Electronics, Allentown Campus 1950-1953. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he served his country honorably in the European Theatre, and achieved the rank of S1/c. He was a member of the American Legion, Oplinger-Hower Post #899, Lehigh Township. A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Chapman Lodge #637 F. and A.M., N. Catasauqua, Lehigh Consistory-Valley of Allentown, Rajah Shrine, Reading, Tall Cedars #41, Allentown Forest, and Siegfried Royal Arch, Chapter #295, N. Catasauqua. He was member of Moose Lodge #45, Easton, life member of the Lappawinzo Fish and Game Association, Northampton, and the Raccoon Club, East Allen Township.
Survivors: Daughter, Kim E. wife of James Brobst of Palmerton. 2 grandsons, Zachary, and Ian. 2 great-grandchildren, Caleb, and Layla. Sister, Bernice Lolito of Traverse City, MI. Brother, Carl and wife Pam of Allentown. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn L. Deppe, in 2002, Sisters, Erna Ebert, Vivian Laufik, and a brother, Alfred.
Services: Private Graveside Services with Military Honors. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton. Arrangements are by Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Contributions: May be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
Robert was employed as an electrician/inspector at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He was a graduate of Temple University Electronics, Allentown Campus 1950-1953. A Navy Veteran of WWII, he served his country honorably in the European Theatre, and achieved the rank of S1/c. He was a member of the American Legion, Oplinger-Hower Post #899, Lehigh Township. A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Chapman Lodge #637 F. and A.M., N. Catasauqua, Lehigh Consistory-Valley of Allentown, Rajah Shrine, Reading, Tall Cedars #41, Allentown Forest, and Siegfried Royal Arch, Chapter #295, N. Catasauqua. He was member of Moose Lodge #45, Easton, life member of the Lappawinzo Fish and Game Association, Northampton, and the Raccoon Club, East Allen Township.
Survivors: Daughter, Kim E. wife of James Brobst of Palmerton. 2 grandsons, Zachary, and Ian. 2 great-grandchildren, Caleb, and Layla. Sister, Bernice Lolito of Traverse City, MI. Brother, Carl and wife Pam of Allentown. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn L. Deppe, in 2002, Sisters, Erna Ebert, Vivian Laufik, and a brother, Alfred.
Services: Private Graveside Services with Military Honors. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, Cherryville Road, Northampton. Arrangements are by Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
Contributions: May be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
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