Obituary of Allen C. Beppler

Allen C. “Butch” Beppler, Jr., 73, Homer City passed away October 18, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born November 1, 1948, in Johnstown the son of late Allen C., Sr. and Thelma V. (Stutzman) Beppler.  Also preceded in death by daughter Heidi Allison, sister Bonnie Petrilla, and brother Fredrick David Beppler.

Survived by wife of 43 years Colleen (McCusker) Beppler, daughter Tammy Bachota and husband Donnie, Johnstown; son Mason Beppler and wife Desiree, Homer City; son-in-law A.J. Allison, Indiana; and his 12 grandchildren Brady, Bryce, and Brooke Bachota;  Beza, Lelise, Will, Tai, and Gracie Allison;  Zane, Kade, Lena, and Zola Beppler.

Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Harley-Davidsons.  He was a history buff who enjoyed a yearly trip to Gettysburg.  Butch was a First Signal Brigade Vietnam Veteran proudly serving his country in the Army in active duty from 1968 to 1970 and in the Army National Guard from 1983 to 1986.  He retired from Norfolk Southern after working for the railroad for 26 years.

Friends received 4-7 pm Friday and 10 am until the time of service at 11 am Saturday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh.  Interment Armagh Cemetery.  Military grave site honors will be provided.  The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the VA nurses and doctors who cared for Butch.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, I.C.T.C. Heidi Allison Character Award Fund, https://www.cfalleghenies.org/indiana-county or to the Disabled American Veterans. www.dav.org/donate