Kepple

Deborah Ann Kepple, 66, of Butler passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday morning, Jan. 14, 2024.

Deborah was born in Butler on July 4, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Marian R. Williams Kepple.

Deborah was a graduate of Butler High School and was a lifetime member of St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church in Butler. She had been employed at Magnetics for more than 30 years.

Deborah enjoyed gambling, trips on her Can-Am Spyder, going on cruises with family and friends, and the company of her dogs “Jake,” “Snoop,” “Minnie” and “Buck.” She also was a longtime member of the East Butler Fire Department.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Randall “Randy” Protzman; her sisters, Joann M. Green and her husband, Arthur, and Sally D. Lehnerd and her husband, David, and her sister-in-law, Theresa Kepple, all of Butler; her godchildren, Kelly, Christopher, Austin and Adyson; her three angels, Jackie, Ashley and Makayla; her close friend, Lorraine Holt, as well as a number of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert D. Kepple Sr.

KEPPLE — Friends of Deborah Ann Kepple, who died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at HILE FUNERAL HOME of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Matt McClain, pastor of St. Clare Parish, officiating.

Interment will be in St. Wendelin Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.