Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Feb 26, 1944 - Sep 10, 2025
Bernice, Tim & Family. We express our deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember when Louie came to Coplay in our shared classroom at St. Peter's. He was always a friendly guy all his life. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.Louie will be missed by many people. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rich & Mary Ann sommers
September 27, 2025 | Whitehall, PA
Rest in peace Lou.
Giane Yadush
September 15, 2025 | Northampton, PA
Bernice, Tim and family, our deepest condolences in the passing of Louie.
Steve Gaspar& Clim-a-temp, inc.
September 14, 2025 | Catasauqua, PA | Friend
To the Tepes family,
Sending our prayers & sympathies.
God Bless.. Glenn & Nancy Meyer
Glenn Meyer
September 13, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Friend
Bernice, Tim and Family,
We want to express our sympathy and condolences for the passing of Louie. We hope the many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Louie's kindness and fun nature will always be with us. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Diana Reimer
September 13, 2025 | Berlin, CT | Friend
Bernice & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Louie. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time.
Bob & Sandi Frasqueri
September 13, 2025 | Chalfont, PA | Acquaintance
Mrs. Tepes, Tim, and girls-I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Tepes. I enjoyed seeing him at basketball games and mass. Thinking of you all.
Denise Nika
September 12, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
So sorry to read of Louie's passing. I was a neighbor of the Tepes family in Coplay. Condolences to the family.
Jane Jandrasits Gartner
September 12, 2025 | FREEHOLD, NJ | Neighbor
Bernice, Tim and family,
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss of Louie. He was such a nice kind person and I always enjoyed seeing him at the airport due to our love of aviation. R.I.P. Louie and may you forever have blue skies and tailwinds.
Marge Fera
September 12, 2025 | Allentown, PA | Friend
Louis J. Tepes Jr., 81, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Bernice S. (Marhefka), with whom he would have celebrated 58 years of marriage this October. Born February 26, 1944, in Barnback, Austria, he was a son of the late Louis Sr. and Margaret (Stranzl) Tepes. Louis was the owner of Tepes Construction Co., Inc. He was very active in several professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania Builders Association and the Lehigh Valley Builders Association. Louis received the PA Builder of the Year Award in 2007. He also had a passion for aviation, earning his pilot’s license and becoming a member of the Quiet Birdmen (QBs). Louis was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by his son, Tim and wife, Lynn; granddaughters, Grace and Olivia; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Joseph.
Services: A viewing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton and Monday, Sept. 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Assumption BVM Church, 22nd St. and Washington Ave., Northampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following the Monday visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the church. Entombment will follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the church in Louis’ memory. Online condolences may be offered below.
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