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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Elwood Junior Keplinger

August 6, 1940- January 13, 2020

Elwood Junior Keplinger, 79, of Dunkirk, MD passed away January 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1940 in Bainbridge, Ohio to Joseph and Myrtle (Mossbarger) Keplinger. Elwood joined the United States Navy July 28, 1961 and served on the USS Cambria before being discharged May 28, 1964. Al, as he was known by his friends, loved camping trips, playing cards, working around the house, the Redskins, and serving the community with the Knights of Columbus. He always made time for his family and always put others first. His children are proud to be a reflection of the people he expected them to be.

Al was preceded in death by his five siblings Jim, Charlie, Grace, Vivian and Anna Mae and his son Anthony Joseph Keplinger.

Surviving are his wife Wanda May Thompson Keplinger; five children Theresa Law and her husband Bill of York, PA, Lynn Rutch and her husband Dave of Whiteford, MD, Keith Keplinger and his wife Kim of Winchester, CA, Christopher Keplinger and his wife Elizabeth of Bowie, MD and John Paul Keplinger and his wife Ashley of Bowie, MD; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandson.

The family thanks all of the friends who have stood by us over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Knights of Columbus Council 9302 at St. Mary of the Assumption in Upper Marlboro, MD.

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Visitation

Thursday, January 16, 2020
4:00 – 7:00 P. M.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

14908 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-627-3255

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Services

Friday, January 17, 2020
11:30 A. M.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

14908 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-627-3255

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Interment

Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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    Faith Roberts
    15 Jan 2020
    10:07am

    Prayers to the family.
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      Cindy and Mark Morgan
      16 Jan 2020
      8:46pm

      Wanda and family, our prayers are with you during this time.

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    Anita Rutch
    15 Jan 2020
    3:34pm

    My deepest and sincerest condolences, prayers to the family.

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    The Yeaton Family
    15 Jan 2020
    4:11pm

    Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to you Theresa, and the Keplinger Family; we are so very sorry for your loss! We are keeping you all in our prayers!

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    Scott and Patty Petruzzelli
    16 Jan 2020
    10:48pm

    Dear Wanda and family,
    We are raising you all up in prayer during this sad time. Please feel our warm hugs, sincere condolences, and forever friendship. Love you all.
    Blessings to all, Scott and Patty

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      Tara Berman
      17 Jan 2020
      12:26pm

      Theresa, our deepest condolences to you and your family! Our thoughts are and prayers are with you.

      Love,
      The Berman Family.
      Tara, Mitch and the boys.

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    Sr. Joyce Marks, IHM
    17 Jan 2020
    10:55am

    Dear Wanda and family, Prayers and gratitude for the gift of Al as husband, father, friend, faithful Knight and parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish.

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    Scranton
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    Regina Stitcher Grogan
    17 Jan 2020
    11:50am

    Wanda and family, we were so sorry to learn of your loss. We are holding you all up in prayer and our we know that God will be with you during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you.

    We just found out about Elwood’s death or we would have been there.

    Love and Blessings,
    Regina Stitcher Grogan and Pat Grogan

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    Faith Roberts
    15 Jan 2020
    10:07am

    Prayers to the family.
    Faith

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    Dunkirk
    State
    Md
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      Cindy and Mark Morgan
      16 Jan 2020
      8:46pm

      Wanda and family, our prayers are with you during this time.

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      Tracy's landing
      State
      MD
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    Anita Rutch
    15 Jan 2020
    3:34pm

    My deepest and sincerest condolences, prayers to the family.

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    Nottingham
    State
    MD
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    The Yeaton Family
    15 Jan 2020
    4:11pm

    Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to you Theresa, and the Keplinger Family; we are so very sorry for your loss! We are keeping you all in our prayers!

    save
    City
    York
    State
    PA
    Reply
    Scott and Patty Petruzzelli
    16 Jan 2020
    10:48pm

    Dear Wanda and family,
    We are raising you all up in prayer during this sad time. Please feel our warm hugs, sincere condolences, and forever friendship. Love you all.
    Blessings to all, Scott and Patty

    save
    City
    Silver Spring
    State
    MD
    Reply
      Tara Berman
      17 Jan 2020
      12:26pm

      Theresa, our deepest condolences to you and your family! Our thoughts are and prayers are with you.

      Love,
      The Berman Family.
      Tara, Mitch and the boys.

      save
      City
      York
      State
      PA
      Reply
    Sr. Joyce Marks, IHM
    17 Jan 2020
    10:55am

    Dear Wanda and family, Prayers and gratitude for the gift of Al as husband, father, friend, faithful Knight and parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish.

    save
    City
    Scranton
    State
    PA
    Reply
    Regina Stitcher Grogan
    17 Jan 2020
    11:50am

    Wanda and family, we were so sorry to learn of your loss. We are holding you all up in prayer and our we know that God will be with you during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you.

    We just found out about Elwood’s death or we would have been there.

    Love and Blessings,
    Regina Stitcher Grogan and Pat Grogan

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    City
    Easton
    State
    Md.
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