Dever L. Altland

DeVer L. Altland age 78 of Massillon passed away Friday August 26, 2005 at the Massillon Community Hospital. He was born October 15, 1926 in Massillon to the late Thomas & Nellie (Salberg) Altland. He was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and a life resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. DeVer was the president of the former Altland Plumbing & Heating. He was past member and president of the Tuslaw Lions Club, and a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local #49. His church affiliation was at Epworth United Methodist, where he was an active member for 58 years. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Harriett Altland, daughter Judy Lynn Altland, a grandson Reid Patrick Hannan, sister Carol Longworth and a brother Thomas Altland. . He was a loving husband and devoted father to: Wife Doris (Adams) Altland with whom he shared 57 years of marriage on June 27th. Daughters & Sons in Law Sandy & Kimm Hannan of Massillon Randi & Monty McFadden of Midlothian,VA Debbie & Mike Parker of Massillon Sisters Virginia (Tom) Schlegel of Massillon Nancy (Louis) Hupp of Massillon Sonia (Ed) Hickey of Massillon Grandchildren: Ryan, Rebecca, Stefanie, Trent, Adam and Julianne Great grandchildren: Jett, Jaxyn & Jayvian Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon and one hour before the service at the church. The Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday at Epworth United Methodist Church in Massillon, his pastor Rev. Lee Peters will officiate. Final resting place will be Rose Hill Memorial Garden. The family would appreciate contributions to the Memorial Fund at the church. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222