BERNARD F. SCHROEPFER

1924 - 2014

Bernard F. Schroepfer, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Bernard was born on June 19, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas and resided there until entering college after War World II. He attended Hayden High School and Rockhurst College briefly before graduating from Washburn University in 1948. Bernard spent 3 years in World War II in the Army's eighth Armored Division in Europe and participated in The Battle of the Bulge. Upon return from the war, Bernard married his loving wife of 43 years, Dolores, and had four children and a great family life which meant the world to him. Bernard began his long career in retailing by joining Western Auto Supply Company in 1948 and served as its National Merchandising Manager in the Kansas City corporate office. He retired from Western Auto after 31 years and then worked for Newco Manufacturing in Martin City, Missouri as an office manager for 7 years, retiring in 1985. Bernard was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, the Spirit Movers Club and the American Legion Post #370. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucille Schroepfer, his wife Dolores, son Scott, son-in-law Fred Plassmeyer, and granddaughter Michelle Plassmeyer. Bernard is survived by his wife of 20 years, Rose Mary Schroepfer of Overland Park who cared for him devotedly and with great love; his daughter, Paula Plassmeyer of Overland Park, son Clay Schroepfer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and daughter Jan (Josh) Oden of Coppell, Texas; his grandchildren Alex Plassmeyer, Mary Ann (Squire) Lawrence, Claire Schroepfer, Joshua Oden and Natalie Oden; and his sister-in-law Carrie De Marco. Bernard was a kind and gentle man and loved by all who knew him. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, Kansas 66214. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the church. Burial will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery 8321 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, Kansas 66215. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, or Heartland Hospice, 4601 College Blvd, Leawood, Kansas 66211. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the Care Givers at Heartland Hospice and Sunrise Assisted Living both of Leawood, Kansas. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. (913) 451-1860