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BORN
1932
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
655 East Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Robert Zeplin Obituary
Robert William Zeplin, 91, of Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in the care of his loving family while a guest at Mapleshade Meadows, Nesquehoning.
Born on Saturday, Sept. 3, 1932, he was a son of the late Arthur and Martha (Kleinhagen) Zeplin.
Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne H. (McGroarty) Zeplin, who died on Dec. 29, 2023; a son-in law, Jason Lee Frohnheiser; and three sisters, Jane Williams, Doris Kurtz and Gladys Linkhorst.
A 1950 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Bob honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
He retired from the Atlas Powder Company, where he worked as a mechanic for 32 years.
He was a member of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
Bob was an active part of the Tamaqua community as a member of the East End Fire Company and a long-time coach in the Tamaqua Baseball Association. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies, Penn State football, college basketball, and particularly all of the local games for his grandchildren.
Surviving are daughters, Theresa M., wife of Gene Brode of Tamaqua, and Anne Frohnheiser, both of Tamaqua, Debra Moyer of Pottsville and Chrisanne, wife of John Seguin; a son, Robert A. Zeplin, and his wife, Lorna, of Deer Lake; a brother, David Zeplin, and his wife, Jean; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Mapleshade Meadows for providing such peace of mind over the last year and extending such care and kindness.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial noon Saturday, Feb. 17, St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua. Interment, St. Jerome Cemetery, Tamaqua. Call 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday in the church hall. Services have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Tamaqua Little League, c/o Bill Angst, 986 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252. To share a fond memory or offer condolences, please visit: www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Trina LePage
December 12, 2024
I would like the Zeplin family to know that Mr. Zeplin was a co-worker to my father for over 30 years at the Atlas Powder Company. They were both hard workers!
Thank you, Bobby, for being a close friend to Darren.
Thank you, Chrisanne, for being one of the best friends that I will ever have. I miss you, Zep! My love and prayers to all of you.
John Mcgroarty
February 13, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Darlene and I surely remember fond memories of Bob & Ann from the back yard parties on Union Street hosted by my Mom & Dad (Joseph & Ada McGroarty).
Condolences, John & Darlene, Bluffton, SC
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
February 13, 2024
You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Grateful
February 13, 2024
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church
307 Pine St, Tamaqua, PA
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17
Mass of Christian Burial
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St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church
307 Pine St, Tamaqua, PA
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