Elwood Wayne Whipperman, 86, of Friedens, died Dec. 13, 2012 at Somerset Hospice House, Somerset. Born Nov. 14, 1926 in Berlin, the son of Elwood Ray and Helen Mae (Brant) Whipperman. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, the former Frances Ruth Forney who died June 5, 2003. Survived by children: Susan Mathews, Sally Whipperman, both of Somerset; Patti Burkett and husband Terry of Pittsburgh; Mark Whipperman of Friedens; grandchildren: Stevie Mathews-Meyers and husband Cole of Miami Beach, Fla.; Ryan Burkett and wife Rebecca of Pittsburgh. Elwood is a 1944 graduate of Somerset High School. He is a U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W. II. He worked until his retirement with 37 years of service as a clerk for A&P Supermarket. He also enjoyed gardening. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where a service will immediately follow, with William Ohler officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. www.haugerzeigler.com
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