William C. 'Bill' Roppelt Sr.

Bill Roppelt, 85, of New Freedom, b eloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bill was the loving husband of Rosalie (Kalinowski) Roppelt for 58 years, joined in marriage on May 16, 1964. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late William G. and Marie L. (Getz) Roppelt.

Bill worked as a supervisor for the US Postal Services in Baltimore, Maryland, for 38 years. When his children were young, he was active in coaching their soccer and little league teams. He was an avid bowler throughout his life, playing in a bowling league well into his 80’s. In addition, he stayed active golfing, jogging, biking, fishing, and skiing. The one thing Bill truly loved was to drive. When he needed to relax, he would get in his car and wander. When he wasn’t playing a sport or on the road, Bill spent every minute he could with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his three children, Christine M. Roppelt-Wilson and son-in-law Robert, and their children Brandon and Kyle; Bill Roppelt, Jr., and his children Felicia (Kelvin) and Alex; and Matt Roppelt and his wife Zoie, and their children Tyler and Isabel. Bill was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Sistek, and leaves his sister, Kathleen Clark and her husband, Bill.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to a visitation from 11:00 -12:00 pm Wednesday, May 3, at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. 2nd St., New Freedom, PA 17349. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by his interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in New Freedom. Rose and her children invite family and friends to celebrate Bill at a small reception in the St. John the Baptist Neumann Hall immediately after the service.

Bill was a humble, kind, loving man who was also a jokester and always ready to have a good time. We honor him by following his example and living a simple and happy life. If you are so moved, in place of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s or Dementia Charity of your choice. To leave a condolence for his family, please visit Bill’s personal webpage at HartensteinCares.com.