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Joseph "Pepsi" Dorfmeister

11/13/1940 - 8/2/2023

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Obituary For Joseph "Pepsi" Dorfmeister

Joseph “Pepsi” Dorfmeister

November 13, 1940-August 2, 2023

Joseph “Pepsi” Dorfmeister, 82, Altoona, passed away Wednesday.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph and Grace (Rimbeck) Dorfmeister. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Lingenfelter on November 16, 1968.

He is survived by his loving wife and three daughters: Jennifer Dorfmeister, Amy Dorfmeister (Doug) and their son, Jack, Beth Ann Benzing (Andy) and their children, Madison, Alexandra and Andrew, all living in the Philadelphia area. He has two older sisters who lived in the Altoona area, Ann McGeary (deceased) and Grace Minealle; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Altoona High School, class of 1960.

He served in the U.S. Army National Reserve Unit for six years after high school.

Joe worked in the electrical contracting industry for 40 years. He did his apprenticeship at Neff Electric and later with IBEW Local #5-Pittsburgh. Joe took his master’s electricians exam in 1970, served on the electrical examining board for 15 years. He also had a small home rental business.

Joe was so proud of his three daughters’ accomplishments all through their life. He truly loved his family and four grandchildren. He gave his family an amazing life filled with goodness, generosity and unconditional love.

Family and friends will be received from 4-6 pm, Monday, August 7, 2023 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 6 pm in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Pastor Drew McCaffery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests, contributions be made in Joe’s memory to the: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17 Chicago, Il 60601/www.alz.org.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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    Jen and Family- So sorry for your loss - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers - Brian, Heather and the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Condolences

  • 08/12/2023

    Tom and Nancy Moore

    Dear Pat and family--So very sorry for your loss--a difficult time of life. May the MANY great memories you all have be a comfort to your sadness and bring a smile to your faces.

  • 08/08/2023

    Virginia Sankey

    I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. He did indeed have a wonderful family. I was privileged to be a small part of your daughters' early lives. I will pray for you and your family. Virginia Sankey

  • 08/07/2023

    Brian Graupensperger

    Jennifer and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Many memories of playing basketball at your house growing up and seeing your dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Brian Graupensperger

  • 08/07/2023

    John L. Wilson

    My most heartfelt condolences are with the entire Dorfmeister family. I remember fondly conversations I had with Mr. & Mrs. Dorfmeister at the Roosevelt gym and classroom. May you find peace with time. John L. Wilson

  • 08/06/2023

    Rickey J Lee

    Sorry for your loss. He was a very good man to rent off of I did for a long while never had any problem with him

  • 08/05/2023

    Deborah Kurty

    Dear Dorfmeister family--I was just looking online and saw that your husband, Dad and grandpap passed this week, on Wednesday, 08/02/2023. I speak for my family when I say how sad to read this and to know that you are experiencing this loss of someone so special to you all. My father, William Rupp, still lives in his home on Walton Ave, along with his nephew, Bill 3rd. Our memories and experiences of living so close to your family on the same avenue will forever be cherished in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathy to your family from our family. Deborah (Rupp) Kurty for the Rupp Family

  • 08/05/2023

    Barb VanderJagt

    To Pat and family- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Hattie VJ

  • 08/05/2023

    Lorraine Meloy

    very sorry for your family's loss Lorraine Meloy

  • 08/05/2023

    Louise Grieble Lund

    I grew up with Pepsi on Walton Avenue, played kick the can and hide and seek! Wonderful memories! My condolences to the family and may he rest in peace! Louise Grieble Lund!🙏❤️🇺🇸

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