Name: Visitation for Jerome J. Reppa
Start: 2014-10-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-10-05T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Munster

JEROME J. REPPA MUNSTER, IN
Former Indiana State Representative Jerome (Jerry) J. Reppa of Munster died peacefully on October 1, 2014 at the age of 89. A native of East Chicago, he was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School (Bishop Noll Institute). He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served on Guadalcanal during World War II. Following honorable discharge, he attended Butler University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami Law School in 1953. He was a member of the American, Florida, Indiana and Lake County Bar Associations, and practiced law for 60 years. Elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1972, he served the people of Lake County for 18 years until his retirement from the Legislature in 1990. He later served as GOP member and Chair of the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. Additional service included Stewardship Committee and Holy Name Society of St. Thomas More Parish; Msgr. Connelly Council Knights of Columbus; Fourth degree K of C, Abraham Lincoln Assembly; Past President, Serra Club of the Calumet Area; Past President of Hoosier Boys' Town; and Board member of Campagna Academy Foundation and Citizens Savings Foundation. He was a member of the Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana and the Council of the Sagamores of the Wabash. He and his wife, Pat, were recognized by St. Thomas More School for their many years of commitment to Catholic education. A lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and baseball historian, he coached Little League in Munster. He simply loved Notre Dame football. In recent years, he enjoyed singing with the Hartsfield "Village Voices" Choir. He is survived by his son, Jim Reppa of Highlands Ranch, CO; his daughters: Laura (John) Monteen of Merrillville, Nancy (Tim) Johnson of Flossmoor, IL, Mary (George) Behrens of Munster, Julie (Ken) Myers of Dyer, Cathy (Brian) Lundeen of Elm Grove, WI, and Carolyn (Dave) Blocher of Munster. Also survived by 18 grandchildren: Paul, Claire, Grace and Erin Myers; George, Maggie, Patrick and Kevin Behrens; Ann Marie Monteen; Pete, Dave and Mike Johnson; Natalie Reppa; Jack, Will and Craig Lundeen; Matt and Mary Beth Blocher; his precious great-grandchild, Mia Rose Monteen; his devoted nephew Paul (Jean) Reppa of Frankfort, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Patricia (nee Wirtz); his parents, John K. and Verna B. Reppa; brothers: Kalman, Vernon, John, Andrew, and David; and sisters: Ann Pommerville, Marie Walsh and Joan Adam. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be private. Memorials to St. Thomas More School Foundation, Another Christ Burse-Diocese of Gary or Campagna Academy Foundation are greatly appreciated. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Reppa

5 Entries

Janet and David Keck and family

October 7, 2014

Dear Laura, John and family - Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. May God wrap his arms around you all in this time of sorrow.

Tamara Polisson

October 6, 2014

Mary and Family,
I offer to you my deepest condolences. I had no idea until today of your father's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Garcia

October 6, 2014

Laura and family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. I am so grateful to your parents for providing such a wonderful foundation for your faith. It truly is a blessing to me to have been a part of his final journey home. The mass was beautiful!! Please let me know if there is anything else I or my family can do for yours. You are always in my prayers.

Tom Hoffman

October 5, 2014

Julie and family,
While I haven't seen your dad in many years I remember him well from when he was in the Statehouse. On many occasions I would be in Indianapolis to support the police profession and would speak with him about those issues. He was a gentleman, totally approachable and sincerely cared about the well being of Policemen, Firemen, and Teachers. Even though he was of the "other party" from most of the unions, he was well respected by all and endorsed for his representation of the FOP, ISTA and Firefighter Assn.
My sincerest sympathies to you on your loss.

Joann Wleklinski

October 4, 2014

Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

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