Robert Alan Schoepflin's Obituary
Robert Alan Schoepflin, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed on to his Heavenly home September 1, 2025.
Bob was born to Merle Schoepflin and Irene Matteson Schoepflin in Utica, NY. He was the second of two sons.
Always placing value on education, Bob graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1969, where he played soccer and lacrosse. Shortly afterward, Bob was called to serve as a Lieutenant in the Vietnam War, and he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1972. He went on to obtain his Masters in Business Administration from Hofstra University.
Bob’s career began at Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York. He enjoyed athletic pursuits and received his black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1998.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Ann Schoepflin; daughter, Jessica Reichart; brother, Charles Schoepflin; three grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home.
A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Brian Sheridan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials in Bob’s honor be made to Whitefield Academy at https://www.whitefieldacademy.com/giving/ways-to-give or Academy of the Holy Names – Tampa at https://www.holynamestpa.org/giving
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