Dean E. Haupt

Dean E. Haupt, 92, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Andrew's Village. A son of the late William L. and Adessa Amelia Goughanour Haupt, he was born April 12, 1925, in Johnstown. Mr. Haupt proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Graystone Evangelical Church, where he was a church deacon, elder and Sunday school greeter. He was affectionately known as the "tootsie roll man" by the children at church. Mr. Haupt was the owner and operator of Haupt's Service Station. Prior to that, he was a manager at Altman's Feed Store. For 25 years, Mr. Haupt also volunteered at St. Andrew's. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and taking care of his vegetable garden. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Faye R. Kline Haupt, of Indiana; three children: Darlene H. Uhron and husband Barry, of Indiana; Thomas R. Haupt and wife Dianne, of Greensburg; and Brian D. Haupt and wife Stephanie, of Indiana; seven grandchildren: Neil Carney, Marissa Carney, Samantha Haupt, Melissa Barnes, Lyndsey Pattilla, Clayton Haggerty and Claire Haggerty; seven great-grandchildren: Javon, Jasmine, Marcus, Rylan, Adalai, Grayson and Aniyah; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Harry, Ray, Ernest and Bill Haupt; two sisters: Wilma Hughes and Mary Bartlebaugh; and a great-granddaughter, Shanelle Trout. Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Graystone Evangelical Church, followed immediately by a Celebration of Life, with the Rev. Richard E. Hurley officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to Graystone Evangelical Church, 640 Church Street, Indiana, PA 15701 or to St. Andrew's Village House, 1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701. The observance of military honors will be accorded by the members of Indiana V.F.W. Post 1989. www.robinsonlytleinc.com