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Walter Lepkowski Obituary

Walter C. "Wally" Lepkowski, 82, of Louisville, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Audubon Hospital. He was a native of Erie, Pa., a member of KY Sportsman Club, St. Athanasius Catholic Church, an avid gardener, bowler, fisherman and a coach of little league baseball for the church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from General Electric after 42 years of service as the manager of shop operations in the refrigeration department. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jodi Marie; and his parents, Martin and Mary Lepkowski. Wally is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia M. Lepkowski; daughters, Cheri Johnstone (Doug), Cyndi Baird (Tim), Andrea Orangias, Robin Higdon (John); and a brother, Jake Lepkowski. His grandchildren, Joe Thompson (Lynn), Matt Thompson (Tiffany), Andy and Jessica Thompson, Jennifer Feige (Dustin), JoeJoe Orangias, Samantha, Matt and Lauren Higdon; great-grandchildren, Lexi, Noah, Samuel, Natalie, Layla, Isabella and Lillian. The Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with entombment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude's Childrens's Hospital. Please visit us at www.archlheadyresthaven.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Aug. 21, 2010.

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Jeannie Maciolek

August 25, 2010

To my cousins family, we are very sorry for the loss of Wally. God bless you all.In our prayers. Orzepowski's

Jim Luckett

August 24, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 24, 2010

Sorry for your loss, we will be thinking of you all during this time. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Bless you all, David and Debbie Hill

nettie aynes tewell

August 23, 2010

god bless wally was a good person i worked for him for thirty years was a union steward he was always fair he made ge a better place to work he will be missed may god watch over you all and help you thru this sad time jesus said he would not put more on than we could bear god bless

August 23, 2010

Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Sending lots of love, Robbi, Mike and Sarah Devers

August 23, 2010

So sorry for your loss , my prayers and thoughts are with you all, God Bless, Danette Orangias

Laurie Holmwood

August 23, 2010

Aunt Pat and All,
My words seem so insignificant when remembering Uncle Wally...
He was such a "larger than life" figure to me over the years. Always full of life and had so much pride for his "girls" and his grandchildern.
Through these past years and to this present day the essence of polish sausage and greek burgers brings Uncle Wally to my mind and of your visits to Erie - we were all so much younger than! It is hard to believe how the years have passed...
I'll always remember the wonderful dinners he work cook - and made it seem so easy! Also your pinochle games - Oh my!!! There was always a very loud um, shall we call them "debates"? over the cards played!
So many little things I remember that will be held close to my heart...
I am so very sorry for your loss...

Darlene Orangias Emery

August 22, 2010

Wally had a warm loving heart & was a wonderful man. He was always there to provide loving support his Grandchildren whether he was cheering for them on the sidelines of baseball games, attending school functions or birthdays - he was always closely involved with his family, and he will always be in my heart.

Rich & Jo Menosky

August 22, 2010

Farewell to our good friend, brother-in-law, pinochle player, and good cook.

Ralph Filipkowski

August 21, 2010

Although we have not seen each other in years, I remember cousin Wally as he was a good friend of my brother Ed Filipkowski. My condolences to his family.

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