Obituaries
Gerard J. Dopler, 91
December 04, 2020
Gerard J. Dopler, 91, of Denver, PA passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Gardens of Stevens. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Doris Naomi (Campbell) and Theodore Henry Dopler. He was the loving husband to Joan (Wade) Dopler for over 48 years where they resided in Fivepointville, Brecknock Twp., PA.
Jerry enlisted in the US Army in 1947 attending various electronic and service schools before being selected to attend “The Army Offices Candidate Training Program” and subsequently commissioned at a 2nd Lt. Signal Corps. After the onset of the Korean War in 1950, he was sent to Korea.
He graduated college majoring in Business Administration and Accounting. He served in management positions until his retirement as Vice-President of Finance.
Jerry was an Emeritus member of the National Association of Accountants, a 62-year member of American Legion and 15 year of the Lancaster Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.
Jerry is survived by his wife Joan; his children: Gregory S. Dopler of Zelienople, Janice M Fallecker of Apollo, Karen C. Colley of Harrison City and Mary T. Dopler of Pittsburgh; his step-children Dawn M. Smith of Fivepointville, Wade C. Smith of Chatham, VA and Andrea V. McGoldrick of Collegeville; 8 grandchildren: Jennifer, Amanda, Derek, Cassie, Kristen, Cara, John, and Samual; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
December 15, 2020
We send our Love and Prayers to Jerry’s family and especially Joan. We are so glad that he was well enough to enjoy the Honor of getting his Award on Veterans Day!
Frank and Eileen Wright , Mt Zion Family
December 13, 2020
Rest in peace, Gerry, and may God gently hold you and bring peace and comfort to your family and friends. I worked with Gerry when he was Controller of the Greensburg, PA Walworth Valve Plant. John Sheehan
December 12, 2020
RIP Jerry, you were a good man.
Phil Mauger
December 09, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. The RRVHG members have pleasant memories being with him at the missions. He will be missed. God Bless. Jere Breneisen (bugler)
December 09, 2020
Sorry for your loss, we always loved being with you two. I know he loved the Red Rose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Bob and Karen Hershock
December 08, 2020
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Karen Michener
Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard
December 08, 2020
Jerry was a valued member of our organization, the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, and will be sorely missed. He and I had a special relationship over the last year or two and would enjoy joking with each other at our meetings. I, personally, will miss those times.
Don Naslanic, Chaplain.
