Reep

Allen Walter Reep was called home Saturday to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born April 1, 1926, in Fair-view, to Bryan and Gertrude Reep.

Allen was a World War II Marine and a combat veteran of the amphibious assault waves in the battles on Tinian, Saipan and Okinawa.

He resided in Fairview for 55 years, where he raised his family and served as the Petrolia postmaster. He also lived in Satellite Beach, Fla., Durango, Colo., Pine Valley, Utah, and for the last 10 years, Grove City.

He, Helen and their children were longtime active members of St. Peter's Reformed Church in Fairview.

Allen is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Reep. He will also be missed by his six children and their spouses: Julia and Thomas MacRae, Grove City; Mike and Connie Reep, St. Augustine, Fla.; Walt and Kitty Reep, Fallon, Nev.; Mark and Patsy Reep, Apple Valley, Utah; the Rev. Stanley and Emily Reep, York; and Joan and Jeff Karp, Spring Mills, Centre County.

Allen's life was enriched by 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Four of his grandchildren are on active military service in the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps and are currently serving in Baghdad, Iraq; Aviano, Italy; Misawa, Japan; and Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Allen lived a full life made rich by his family, friends and faith. He leaves behind a sterling example of a life well lived.

<B>REEP </B>— A memorial service for Allen Walter Reep, who died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, will be held at the convenience of the family.The <B>Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home</B>, Clintonville, is handing arrangements.