Carl Loeper

Carl's journey here on earth and his devotion to his church has ended on June 16, 2011, in Rochester, NY, formerly living his life in Reading, PA.

He was the husband of

Marian A. (Mietelski) Loe-per; they shared 62 years together. Carl was born in Reading, PA, on Dec. 5, 1923; he was the son of the late Philip and Margaret Loeper.

Mr. Loeper was the co-owner of Loeper Brother's Cabinet Makers, where he worked for 50 years. Carl served his country honor-ably in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the Central Pacific Islands in the Air Armor Division.

Mr. Loeper was involved in Scouting for many years, as well as being a member and president of the Holy Name and Nocturnal Adoration Societies. Carl served on the Architectural Review Board of the Archdiocese of Allentown for 26 years. He was also a Eucharistic Minister.

In addition to his wife Marian, Carl is survived by two sons, Lawrence W., husband of Nancy Weinhold of Beaufort, SC, and Bryan J., husband of Dorothy Hudson of San Marcos, TX; and a daughter, Carolyn Rose, wife of Dr. Melvin King of Rochester, NY.

There are two sisters, Virginia Arentz and Jeanette Rubright; and four brothers: Robert, John, Philip and Thomas. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth McDonald, and a brother, Paul.

There are nine grandchildren and seven great-grand-children, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing on Tuesday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bean Funeral Home, North 16th and Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret's RC Church. Burial will be at the Gethsemane Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Margaret's RC Church, 925 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601.

Bean Funeral Homes, Hampden Heights, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.