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Rip Gil! Prayers for the family! Served with Gil at the 132nd AT Des Moines!
Ron Chenault
January 02, 2026 | Friend


Camdenton, Mo, Texas
Apr 9, 1941 – Dec 29, 2025 (Age 84)
Camdenton, MO - Gilbert Donald Hepler , 84, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at DHR Health Hospice. Hawkins Funeral Home of Weslaco is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreRip Gil! Prayers for the family! Served with Gil at the 132nd AT Des Moines!
Ron Chenault
January 02, 2026 | Friend
Very sorry to hear of Gil´s passing. I enjoyed working with him and accomplishing the mission. May your memories of times with Gil bring joy to your heart and a smile
Steve Van Every
January 01, 2026 | Work
Kay and family, I was so sorry hear of Gil´s passing. I certainly enjoyed working with him at the Guard. I had even more fun working with him on the occasional side construction projects that he needed help. Al Cole
Al Cole
January 01, 2026 | Friend
So sorry for the loss of Gil. He always had a smile and was a great fellow Iowa State fan. May your memories of him keep you strong .
Doug Pierce, Brig Gen (Ret)
December 31, 2025
So very sorry to hear this. I worked with Gil when I first joined the 132nd. May God comfort the family during this difficult time.
Deana Wurst
December 30, 2025