Robert Kepple
December 25, 1926 — October 30, 2016
On October 30, 2016, Robert S. Kepple, age 89, went to be with the Lord from his home on the farm.
Bob was born near Greensburg to the late Harry R. and Helen (Sarver) Kepple. Bob was a farmer his entire life and was the sixth generation to own and operate the farm. He
served as a church elder for many years. He regularly attended New Life Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church in America) in Harrison City. Bob was a collector of two-cylinder John Deere tractors and was active in the Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Club.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Leonora Kepple; and by his children Robert J. (Martha), Daniel (Debbie), Fred (Ruth Ann) and Amy
(Kimo) Turner; by six grandchildren; and by eight great-grandchildren. His brother, Howard and sister, Edith Smith preceded him in death.
The family wishes to thank Asera hospice and the aides from Sequoia Agency who assisted in his care the past several weeks.
Friends will be received at the Kepple-Graft Funeral Home 524 North Main Street, Greensburg on Wednesday from 2 to 6 PM. Interment service will be private. A memorial service will be
held at New Life Presbyterian Church 326 Ramaley Rd. Harrison City on Saturday, November 5 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators (PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862) or Mission
Aviation Fellowship (PO Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653).
Charitable donations may be made to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
PO Box 628200, Orlando FL 32862
Mission Aviation Fellowship
PO Box 47, Nampa ID 83653