Kepple

George William Kepple, 95, of Butler, passed away on Feb. 26, 2023, at Newhaven Court at Clearview in Butler.

George was born on Oct. 28, 1927, to Charles and Vernie Kepple in Frogtown, Pa.

He graduated from Karns City High School in 1945.

After high school, he served in the U.S. Army at Camp Carson in Colorado.

He married Edyce LaRue Thompson on Sept. 30, 1950, and they remained married for almost 69 years until her death in 2019. He missed her dearly after her death.

He worked for Armco Steel for 39 years, and during this time he missed only one day of work.

George was a bowler, golfer, fisherman, hunter and softball player during his early years. He was a handyman with cars, household repairs, and even taught himself to build an addition to his house by borrowing books from the library.

George is survived by his son, Gary (Mary Jo) Kepple of Dayton, Ohio; and his daughters, Terri (Louis) Grenci of Butler, and Jeanne (James) Read of Frederick, Md.

He had four grandchildren, Correy (Jon) Belasco, Jamie (Stefani) Read, Louis “Beau” (Emily) Grenci, and Kristin Read and her fiancé, Nick Alioto.

He had two great-grandchildren, Colton and Simon Grenci. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Brent; one sister, Kathleen Double; three brothers, Charles, Donald and James; three sisters-in-law, Audrey Miller, Barbara Fair and Joan Miller; and recently a brother-in-law, Veryl (Pete) Thompson.

He will be remembered by many friends and staff of Newhaven Court at Clearview, and the staff of Amedisys. We extend our sincere thanks to them for the loving care they gave him.

KEPPLE — Visitation for George William Kepple, who died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Benson of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Burial at Concord Presbyterian Church will be private.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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