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Glenn Hepler Obituary
October 28, 2009
Glenn L. "Peck" Hepler, 81, of Gratz, died Wednesday at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
Born in Gratz, July 28, 1928, he was a son of the late Harry and Laura Minnich Hepler. He was a graduate of the former Hegins Township High School.
He retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
He was a member of the Gratz Area Fire Company, Gratz Historical Society and NRA. He was an avid outdoorsman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, B. Lorraine Harner; and a brother, Harry Hepler Jr.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Lois L. Laudenslager Hepler; a son, Tim Hepler and his wife, Dawn, Lititz; a beloved granddaughter, Piper Hepler; two brothers, Jack Hepler, Gratz, and Kenneth Hepler, Valley View; a sister, Beverly Snyder, Herndon; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Barry Ridge will officiate at the service. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Gratz. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you plant a tree in "Peck's" memory or send a contribution to the Gratz Historical Society, Gratz, PA 17030. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.buffingtonreed.com.
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Krista Applegate
November 29, 2009
I just heard, and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Be well.
Ed Matter
November 1, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mr & Mrs Robert Wolfe
October 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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