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William KROEPKE Obituary
William H., 74, of Washington Township, NJ, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Born in City Island, NY to Harold and Estelle Kroepke. Bill was a graduate of Fordham Prep and went on to Manhattan College where he received his bachelor's degree. He served his country proudly in the US Coast Guard from which he retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Bill was Captain Emeritus of the Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Bill joined the Ambulance Corps on September 8, 1969 and spent many years as Captain, during that time he responded to over 3,750 calls. He established the Pascack Valley Mutual Aid Group and served as President of the Pascack Valley Volunteer Ambulance Association. Bill's imprint on the WTVAC is deep and lasting and his memory will be honored through the Corps' service to the community. Beloved husband of Carol Kroepke; loving father of William P. Kroepke and his wife Eve and Jennifer Pezik and her husband Joseph; adoring grandfather of Katelyn and Bradford Kroepke and Darian Pezik. The family will receive their relatives and friends for visitation at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Sunday from 12-4 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 354 Hudson Ave., Washington Township, NJ 07676.
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Memories and Condolences
for William KROEPKE
February 25, 2014
R.I.P. Boss........Thanks for all your teachings...........To the real Boss lady, my deepest sympathies......Bob Grimaldi
Rae Rinaldi
February 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy Carol to you and your family. You and Bill exemplified all that community should be. May knowing Bill is in our Lord's embrace bring you peace.
John Egan
February 23, 2014
Rest In Peace, Bill... Someone else will get the next call, because you show 'em how to be an EMT...
Al Murphy
February 22, 2014
Bill, thank you for all that you did for mankind as a loving and caring "First Aider." You've left your mark on the Township and the Pascack Valley area.
Be at peace with our God. And we ask God to help your family and friends get through this time of sadness. Thanks for your friendship and kindnesses. Al Murphy
Andy & Kathy Baum
February 22, 2014
Bill,Eve and the entire Kroepke family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of you Dad. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sean Smith
February 22, 2014
Thanks for your service Captain Bill! It was a pleasure working with you!
David Walters
February 22, 2014
Bill sorry to about your Dad
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
February 22, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
John Egan
February 22, 2014
Bill, you did so much for so many that so few in comparison realize. May you rest peacefully in God's hands..Thank you for all I learned from you... My Sincerest Condolences and Heartfelt Sympathies to your Family and Loved Ones..
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