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Wopat Family YMCA Fund

This designated fund benefitting the Marion Family YMCA is one of three funds created in 2008 by Robert M. and Dorothy C. Wopat at Marion Community Foundation. The couple also created the donor advised Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Community Fund as well as a scholarship fund in their name.

Bob held a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan and made a career in the telecommunications industry. Having witnessed technological changes from battery service and crank phones to the invention of the dial system, the digital switch, and cellular technology, he knew the inevitablity of change and created funds open and available for addressing unforeseen community needs as they arise.

Bob’s career included service in World War II as a Naval officer and specialist in magnetic and acoustic firing devices. In 1964, Bob became president of GTE’s Ohio Operations, a position he held for16 years until his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and was an avid golfer. Bob was a member of the MedCenter Hospital board, the predecessor of Marion Community Foundation, from 1965-1998.

The Wopats married in 1940. Dottie held a teaching degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, was an avid bridge player and enjoyed floral arranging and dance.

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