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Thomas KREPEL Obituary
Thomas Charles Krepel III
BUFFALO, IL - Thomas Charles Krepel III, 70, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill.
Tom was born Jan. 28, 1943, in Alton, the son of Thomas Charles and Ruth Mary Smith Krepel II. He married Linda L. Beck on Jan. 21, 1967.
He was a member of the Illiopolis Christian Church and owned and operated Tom's Auto Supply in Illiopolis for 31 years.
He was a member of the N.R.A., N.W.T.F., Ducks Unlimited, and White Tails Unlimited. Tom was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed every minute spent with his four beloved grandsons.
There was no greater love than that between Tom and Linda. They had 46 years of happiness together.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Tara Davis of Mt. Pulaski and Kimberly Hepperly (Scott) of Springfield; four grandsons: Lane, Wade, Jack and Reid; two brothers, Dennis Krepel (Marsha) of Springfield and Ron Krepel (Regina) of Moorpark, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. at the Illiopolis Christian Church.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the church, Rev. Melissa Ebken officiating, with burial in the Rochester Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas KREPEL
November 15, 2013
Linda and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss of your husband and father. You didn't have to know Tom well to understand that he was a very good man exhibiting love all the time. Blessings and comfort to you and your children. Rise' Bruntjen Foote
Love is eternal, remember that.
Ellen Robinson
November 12, 2013
Linda & family; I was not able to attend the funeral services, but I would have liked to pay my respects to this wonderful husband and father. God bless you as you grieve this significant loss. Peace also!
Karen Sheets Criswell
November 7, 2013
Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My memories of Tom are fun filled and warm. He was one of the kindest people I have met.
Sherilyn Leka
November 7, 2013
To the family of Tom Krepel,
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful friend and mentor to so many people and he will be sorely missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family during this difficult time.
Sending our love from all, John, Shirley, Marty, Sheri, Angela and Ben Leka
November 7, 2013
LINDA AND FAMILY:
MONDAY WAS A VERY SAD DAY FOR MYSELF. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD. TOM MADE ME LAUGH SO MANY TIMES,WHETHER IT WAS AT THE STORE OR GOING TO A BASKETBALL GAME. IM BLESSED TO HAVE HAD HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY LIFE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
lOVE YOU ALL
DAVE BLAKEMAN
Duane & Joni Mowen
November 7, 2013
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shari Bearden
November 7, 2013
Linda and family I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I hope you can find some comfort now in your family and friends and may god wrap you in his loving arms as you go through this journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Debbie Nelson
November 7, 2013
Aunt Linda, Kimmy and Tara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Uncle Tom was a great man and will be sorely missed.
All Our Love, Tracy, Deb, Everett and Mads Nelson
November 7, 2013
Tom's presence was always there at the hunting season at Pike County and he added to the camaraderie and joviality. I realize what a great role model he was for his grandsons and his whole family. My prayers and concern for everyone in the family is sent and may all the good times you all had with him will stay with you forever. I share your grief as I too lost two members of my family this past year. Take Care Linda and cherish the times you had.
A Pike county hunting buddy, Larry Huelsman
Kerri (Leach) Krell
November 7, 2013
Mrs. Krepel, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. From reading all the guest book entries, it sounds like he was just a wonderful as you are. Take care - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerri (Leach) Krell
Larry and Connie Beck
November 7, 2013
So sad and sorry for your loss of this great man. Our prayers are with you.
November 6, 2013
Linda,Tara and Kim,
I am so sorry to here of the passing of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joan Keller
Glenda & Pattie
November 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Just know that he is with his Mom and Dad.I am sure they are having a beautiful reunion and they will all be watching down on you and giving you the strength to go forward.
Bill Havener
November 6, 2013
Sorry to learn of your loss.May ther peace of God be with you now and in day's ahead.Tom was alway's helpful when I tried to do mechanical repairs. Bill Havener
Pam & Tom Nevins
November 6, 2013
Linda & Girls,
Sorry to say that I did not know Tom as well as I have known Linda. We go way back to our early days in Rochester. My heart and prayers go out to you Linda and your girls. I am so sorry for your loss.
Russ & Sharon Jacobs
November 6, 2013
Linda, so sorry to hear about Tom. Old friends, good times. We are thinking of you and your family.
George Landre
November 6, 2013
I knew Tom when he worked at National Food Store.We fished and hunted ducks together. I was with Tom when he was injured (the scar on his head).It pleased me to read all of the other comments about Tom as a husband, father and grandfather.
My prayers are with his family and I am so glad he had a wonerful life.
Lon & Carol Reynolds
November 6, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
karen Moreland
November 6, 2013
Denny I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother and best friend Tom. I know what you are going through and I'm sure Tom is now going to be your guardian angel watching over you .. Karen and Phil Moreland Assumption Illinois
Tay, Lane and Wade
November 6, 2013
Daddy, You're always with us. We love you forever <3
Phil & Paula Clarke
November 6, 2013
Linda, Tara and Kim-You have our deepest sympathy in this trying time-Tom was such a wonderful man and I enjoyed every minute I was ever around him. Your family will be in our prayers.
Pearl Koczwara
November 6, 2013
Linda, Tara and Kim,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Tom was a wonderful person. My Walt thought a lot of Tom. Love and prayers.
November 6, 2013
Our world is a little bit sadder and heaven is much safer.
Patsy Kennedy
November 6, 2013
Aunt Linda, Tara and Kim,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss of Tom. He was a wonderful man. I hadn't seen Tom for awhile but I always remembered him for being one of the nicest, most genuine men I have ever met. I was proud to call him my Uncle. Love you all! He will be forever remembered! Patsy
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