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Robert Scheppske Obituary
Robert Lawrence Scheppske, Sr., 83, passed away on November 4, 2017 at his home in Westminster. Robert is survived by his wife, Theresa "Tessie". He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 26, 1933 to Gilbert and Mamie "Kurtz" Scheppske. Mr. Scheppske was a chauffeur, first for Esskay Meats for 36 years, and then for Barton Cotton. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his son, Robert Scheppske, Jr. and Robert's wife, Traci, of Boca Raton, Florida and his daughter, Lisa Scheppske, of Westminster, three grandchildren, Brandon Persinger, Robert Scheppske, III and Megan Scheppske, and one great-granddaughter, Harper Persinger. Robert also leaves many loving nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers Leo, Roland, Milford, Richard and his sister Hilda (Millard). He was a member of the Tee To Green Golf Club. Visitation for Robert will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, in Westminster. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com..
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November 9, 2017
Mrs. Scheppske so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you. Diana and Carol (M&T).
Ms
November 7, 2017
To the family of Robert Scheppske Sr. I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
Don Elseroad
November 7, 2017
In recognition of Robert Lawrence Scheppske Sr's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD and the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969
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10
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Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. - Westminster412 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
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Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. - Westminster412 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
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11
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Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. - Westminster412 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
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