George "Horse" Beppler, 73, of Canonsburg, died Friday, April 3, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a four-month illness. He was a well-known baseball player in the Canonsburg area, having played on several teams, including the Pennsylvania Transformer team. He was known as one of the best first basemen of his time. Mr. Beppler was an avid bowler and bowled several 300 games. He belonged to several leagues and was the captain of the Beppler "No-Stars." Prior to his retirement in 1989, he had been employed at the former McGraw-Edison Power Systems in Canonsburg. Mr. Beppler was an active volunteer with the Canonsburg Food Bank. He enjoyed landscaping and outdoor work. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Huber Beppler; three sons, Bruce Beppler of Hickory, and Keith and David Beppler, both of Canonsburg; a daughter, Patti Lu Beppler of Canonsburg; eight grandchildren, Michele, Melissa, Ben, Bethany, Zachary, Joshua, Matt and Megan Beppler; two brothers, Clyde Beppler of Canonsburg and Roy Beppler of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio; a sister, Virginia Kirby of Canonsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, John and Raymond Beppler; and a sister, Annabelle Dybell. At the request of the deceased, services were private. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, St. Patrick Parish or a charity of the donor's choice. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, April 6, 1998George Beppler
Canonsburg area athlete retired from McGraw-Edison
He was born December 30, 1924, in Canonsburg, a son of John and Mary Smith Beppler.