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Ronald Eppler Obituary
The family will receive friends from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, prior to the service, and following the service in the Church fellowship hall.
Rev. Eppler went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019 after a brief illness.
Ron touched the lives of hundreds of people through his ministry. The United Methodist Ministry was truly his calling and he specifically thrived in one-on-one pastoring and visitation. He directed many church choirs and led many hymn workshops. Many remember him for leading folk songs while playing his banjo around the campfire.
Rev. Eppler served many appointments throughout the East Ohio Conference, including Trinity UMC in Youngstown (1961); Cardington UMC, Cardington (1965); Trinity UMC Chesterland (1969); Lower Salem UMC, Pleasant Hill UMC and Harrietsville UMC all in Washington County, (1984); The Mansfield District as Superintendent (now Mid-Ohio District) (1987); Bedford UMC, Bedford, and Mentor UMC, Mentor (1998).Upon retirement from his position as Visitation Pastor at the Mentor United Methodist Church, Ron was bestowed the honor and title of Pastor Emeritus by that congregation, which he felt was one of the greatest honors of his career. He was truly humbled and moved by the generosity of the Mentor UMC congregation.
Ron is survived by his children, Jennifer, Craig (Laurie), and Leslie; his five grandchildren, Seth, Sasha, Christopher, Sean, and Caelyn; and five great-grandchildren, Aurora Claire, Lucien Gabriel, Cartier James, Alan Jay, and Reagan Laurette; and his sister, Barbara Hora.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marna M. Eppler, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage; they were in love in every sense of the word. His parents, Eugene and Freda Eppler, are also deceased.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Ronald E. Eppler Scholarship Fund at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060 or The Wesleyan Senior Living Foundation, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035.
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Joan Ozdogan
March 24, 2021
My childhood years at Baldwin First Church United Methodist were truly blessed by his presence and spiritual guidance.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Joan Kelly Ozdogan
Sewickley, PA
Joan Ozdogan
May 23, 2019
So saddened to hear of Pastor Eppler's passing. As a teenager, I was a member of the Junior and senior Methodist Youth Fellowships at the First Church United Methodist in Baldwin, Long Island, New York where he served with distinction.This evening sitting in my home, his name and memories of his dedication and service to young people through music and worship crossed my mind.You can imagine my feelings when I googled his name and found the news of his passing and homecoming to the Lord.May God bless his precious soul and may his children and family know how deeply he touched my life with music and prayer.Joan Kelly Ozdogan Wilmington, NC
Lee Stewart
April 3, 2019
Craig, Jennifer and Leslie - My condolences in the loss of your dad. We had a number of good times and good laughs over the years. His love of Music was always refreshing and I know that he was a man who understood Micah's words - "Do Justice, Love Mercy and Walk humbly with your God. "
March 30, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love of family and friends. May the God of all comfort and loving hope bring you peace during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
March 27, 2019
Pretty married sis from beach party invited by Rosie. Met her on the way out headed to the car. Recommended a service day; goes to north line congregation.
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RK
March 27, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
Gaytras Colbert
March 27, 2019
May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends of Ronald Eppler have peace during this time. You have my sincerest condolences.
March 27, 2019
When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure,may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. My condolences to the family.
Mary Bronson
March 27, 2019
So sorry to hear of his death, God be with you and your family. Mary Bronson
March 27, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Maria A
March 27, 2019
What a wonderful long life your loved one had, Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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