Joseph Dale Lepley

Another reflection... I was a high school friend of Joe´s and later shared many experiences during graduate school together in Minnesota. I was just out wandering and fishing the other day and reminisced about many of the days he was making me laugh. He was such a good man. I´m so glad he was here. Sending love to all of his family as I, remember them at Kelley HS in Tulsa.

I attended grade school at the Madeline where Joe was one year ahead of me. Super guy always treated me like I was one of his best friends. Sorry to hear you´re passing my friend, but we´re all getting there faster than others in peace.

I will never forget Joe´s coaching and teaching at Cotter and his dedication to so many athletes and students. He was a true champion. Joe once made me an audio cassette outlining the keys to victory to prepare for the track and field State Championships, narrating a story about envisioning victory, seizing momentum, and what it means to be a teammate. The lessons he taught applied not only to sports but to life. He always believed in us and that made all the difference. I saw him in Winona a...

Joe was a student teacher when I was in 8th grade at St. Mary's grade school. We became friends after I returned to Winona as an adult. My children traveled to Misato Japan with him and we participated in countless events to support the Sister City of Misato. Joe always and constantly gave of himself so that others could have wonderful experiences. RIP Joe. You will be missed!

Condolences to Joe`s family. It was a gift to those who met him, worked with him and traveled through life with him. He brought joy to those he met and he will be missed dearly. Phil Sievers & Terri Kendle Sievers

Mr. Lepley; Joe, it was quite a shock to find out that you had passed, On behalf of one of your closest friends, Floyd and Barb Bischel we will never forget your positive energy, your patience with us as your students, and your overall fun-loving outlook on life. I wouldn't doubt it if you and Barb were having 1-on-1half-court basketball games while my dad, Floyd, sits on the side smiling from ear to ear in amusement. The St,Mary's Church has its River City Festival on October 9th, and I...

Joe was a gifted coach for our Cotter high school track and cross country teams. He always encouraged us to dig deep and believe in ourselves. He had a real influence on me as a young person and I am grateful for the many lessons he shared.

hi my name is aidan fitzmaurice and i feel a great loss today learning of joes passing. I attended st marys grade school and cotter high school and was blessed to have joe as a teacher and a coach. He convinced me to run cross country my senior year and and looking back it was by far the highlite of my high school experience. rip a great man

I am so sorry for your loss. Teaching with Joe was always fun! His infectious smile will remain one of my best memories of Joe.