August 24 1949 January 5 2020
Reginald B. Ropeter, age 70, of Johnstown, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 24, 1949 in Gloversville, a son of the late Robert Ropeter and Blanche Veeder Ropeter. Reginald was a Class of 1967 graduate of Johnstown High School. He honorably served his country as an Operations Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1973. Mr. Ropeter was employed for many years as a Senior Draftsman at General Electric in Schenectady retiring in November of 2005. Reginald enjoyed attending car shows and entering his 2002 Pontiac Firebird in judging. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races and attending his grandson’s sporting events. Mr. Ropeter is survived by his wife Barbara Smith Ropeter who he married on November 20, 1971; two daughters Wendy Ropeter Pedersen of Johnstown and Michelle Ropeter Lewis (David) of Delaware; two brothers Richard Ropeter of Gloversville and Robert Ropeter, one grandson Zachary Reginald Pedersen and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. Visitation for friends and family will be on Thursday prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda. Contributions in Reginald’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Reginald B. Ropeter please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reginald B Ropeter August 24 1949 January 5 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Johnstown, state: New York