Richard A. "Dick" Kepler

Richard A. “Dick” Kepler Sr., 94, passed away on July 27, 2020, following complications from dementia. He was born on May18, 1926 in Massillon, to Harry and Helen (Lyon) Kepler. Dick graduated from Brewster High School, Class of 1944 and entered the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war he went to work for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail Road. He was also a volunteer with the Navarre Fire Department, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and a member of Holy Family Parish. He is survived by his children, Richard (Lyla) Kepler Jr and Christine (Edgar) Lee; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Kepler; son, Thomas L. Kepler; and a brother, Harry Kepler Jr. Friends and family may call at the Holy Family Parish, Navarre on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 10am-11am with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11am. Burial will be in St. Clement's Cemetery. Continuing with COVID-19 precautions, all attending will be asked to follow proper social distancing protocol and masks are also strongly encouraged. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory