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for Richard Keplar
Ted M
November 26, 2010
Mr. Keplar was a great professor and department head to me at ODU's CET department. I was just thinking of him last week because one year we returned to class after Thanksgiving and talked for awhile about our families and Thanksgiving dinners. I could tell he was proud of his family and very happy to have spent time with them all on Thanksgiving Day. I think of him often as his advice, guidance and direction changed my life.
Hilary Daniel Engelhardt
November 23, 2010
Richard was a wonderful engineering professor and a mentor to me when I was a CET student at ODU (Class of 86). I was very sad to read of his passing in the alumni news. My deepest condolences to the family.
Debbi Higginbotham
November 18, 2010
Dear Keplar Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr Keplar was one of the best teachers I ever had -- made me proud to be a civil engineer.
Karen Prysock
June 4, 2010
Dear Keplar Family,
You are all in our hearts and prayers. May God make your journey to peace easier, as Richard is a bright and shinning star holding hands with our Lord. Love will heal.
Love, Karen and David Prysock
elaine carey
June 3, 2010
Mauritta, Mark and I are so sorry for your loss,. We try and remember the good times we had on New Years Eve and the games of Dominoes. Wishing you well. Love, Mark and Elaine
Angie Etheridge
June 3, 2010
I have such fond memories of our children playing together in the old Exeter Landing neighborhood. I know you all have a big hole in your hearts today. I pray that it gets smaller as time goes by. You all are in my thoughts and prayers today.
June 3, 2010
Dear Mauritta and family, I will remember Richard as a gentle man who had so much joy in his family. Peace, prayers, and blessings.
Vic Rentrop and family. Knotts Island, NC
Former Student
June 3, 2010
Professor Keplar was an invaluable instructor, advisor and friend to his students at ODU. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to your family.
Eileen & Steve Rufle
June 2, 2010
Eric-
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad.
June 2, 2010
Mauritta,
I only heard this morning. I am sorry for your loss and know the stuggle that you have endured over the past months. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joan Taylor
Lucy Ott
June 2, 2010
Chris I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I pray the Lord will give you comfort, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucy
Mary Ellen Trivette
June 2, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Maggie Harrell
June 2, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the you and your family Mr. Keplar. You made it possible for me to graduate during the most difficult time of my life. You were understanding, yet tough! An educator, a mentor, a friend. I will never forget you.
June 2, 2010
Dear loved ones,
Our hearts ache for the loss of Richard in your lives and ours. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Wish so much we could be there to share in the celebration of his life. We will always treasure the precious memories we have shared with you all.
Love to all, Karleen, Carroll and all the families here
Bob and Barbara Spadaccini
June 1, 2010
Mauritta,
Barbara and I are truly saddened to learn of Richard's passing yesterday. His wit and wisdom will surely be missed as will his dedication and commitment to Prince of Peace.
I know firsthand that Richard was always willing to help whenever asked and he was physically able to do so.
Heaven is truly a brighter place with him being there and he is a rest with our Savior.
Bob and Barbara
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