Alan John Geppert, 81, originally of Waverly, NY, passed away peacefully on August 6 ^th , 2018 at The Manor at Seneca Hill in Oswego, NY

Al was born to Mabel and Frank Geppert in Waverly, NY on October 28 ^th , 1936. He graduated from Waverly High School, earned a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and a master's degree from Ithaca College.

Al is preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, wife Patricia and grandson Geoffrey.

He is survived by his son Eric (Mary Lisa) Geppert of Washington D.C. and grandchildren Katherine and John; daughter Dianne (Tom) Restuccio of Oswego, NY and grandchildren Jonah and Eli; daughter Kerri (LeRoy) Howe of Hickory, NC and grandchildren Connor and Maggie, among other family and friends.

In high school, Al was a three-sport varsity athlete, winning two Section IV basketball titles. He then went on to letter in both basketball and baseball at St. Lawrence. He taught physical education and coached basketball a total of 33 years at Waverly, Edison and Ticonderoga High Schools.

'Coach Gep' accumulated a total of 427 wins in his coaching career, ranking him among the most winning coaches in New York State history and captured the 1972 Section IV Basketball Title. Al was also a coach of baseball, football, and golf.

He was inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame (2002), Section IV Hall of Fame (1998), Chemung County Sports Hall of Fame (2006) and the Waverly High School Hall of Fame (2001). What he loved most about his job was the opportunity to influence many student-athletes over the years. He was also very proud to start the Waverly, NY Basketball Camp, which still runs today.

After hanging up the whistle, he relocated to New Smyrna Beach, FL with his wife, Pat. There, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and relaxing on the beach. For many years, Al and Pat summered on Lake Ontario (Oswego) and Lake George (Ticonderoga) to be near family and friends.

A celebration of Al's life will be held in accordance with his final wishes.

In lieu of flowers, Al's family is planning a memorial fund to support Waverly High School student-athletes. Donations can be sent to: Alan J. Geppert Trust, c/o Eric J. Geppert, trustee, 2739 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, DC, 20008.

The family of Alan Geppert extends their gratitude to the staff at The Manor at Seneca Hill for their care and support.