Dick Juppenlatz (1946–2020)

Burleith resident Richard M. Juppenlatz, 73, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2020. Dick was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1946, the fifth child of the late John and Ethel Juppenlatz. Dick graduated from Millersville University in Pennsylvania. He served as a captain in the AIr Force for eight years, received a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Southern California while serving at the Pentagon, and continued working in the IT/computer industry until he retired.

Dick, and his wife, Gail, lived on Whitehaven Parkway, and traveled extensively, wintering in Roatan, Honduras, for many years. He enjoyed sailing his boat on the Chesapeake and communicating on the ham radio.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gail (Smith); a sister, Janice Meyer; a brother, Neil (Alice) Juppenlatz; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Jr. (Jack), and a sister, Nancy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the roatanmarinepark.org, a US-based charity or a charity of your choice. Services were private.