Betty R. Duppenthaler

Charlotte Elizabeth (Betty) Roper Duppenthaler age 89 of Winter Garden, FL passed away September 24th 2014. She was born in Williston, FL on December 25, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Bert H. and Charlotte S. Roper.

She was a graduate of Sullins University in Virginia and Peabody University in Nashville. She was a member of the Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary of Winter Garden before becoming a member of the Lions Club for a cumulative total of 60 years. She was active with the Junior Service league for many years and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years Dallas Duppenthaler.

She was an amazing mother to 6 Children and grandmother (Mema) to 15 Grandchildren and spouses, 23 great grandchildren and spouses and 1 great great grandchild. She was known as Mema to everyone and will be missed

She is survived by Sons Ed (Mary) Duppenthaler, Don (Jackie) Duppenthaler, and daughters Jane (Donnie) Aycock, Ann (Phil) Cross, Dale (Bruce) Mckee and Diane (Richard Lallos) Duppenthaler.

She is predeceased by her twin brother Booker Roper, Brother Joe Colding and Sister Mrytle Ann Otto.

Their love story began at a wedding of friends. After seeing Dallas she changed his place card so he sat next to her. Betty always said he didn’t know his goose was cooked, as it was love at first site for both of them.

In Lieu of flower you may make a donation to the Winter Garden Lions Club, Winter Garden First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL.