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William V. Repsher
1922 - 2019
William V. Repsher
1922 - 2019
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1922
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2019
William Repsher Obituary
Point Pleasant - William V. Repsher, 96, of Point Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, February 28, 2019.
He was born in Saint Clair, PA where his parents, Warren and Marie Repsher raised him. Spending a portion of his youth in Fountain Springs, PA, he eventually settled in Point Pleasant in 1949. He was a United States Army Air Force, World War II veteran, graduate of Penn State University, and received his Masters degree from Rutgers University.
Mr. Repsher was a teacher and taught Spanish and English at Point Pleasant Beach High School for thirty-four years. He also had worked as a Bay Head (BHIA) beach badge checker for twenty-five years. For many years Mr. Repsher was a volunteer at Keifer's Quarters, Point Pleasant Beach, and was also an usher at Saint Peter Catholic Church, Point Pleasant Beach.
Surviving are his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Ellen (nee Large) Repsher; and five children, Marie Repsher of Springfield, VA, Karan Blum and husband Bill of Glenelg, MD, Lynn Lowman and husband Tom of Silver Spring, MD, Bill Repsher and husband Brian Gallagher of Manhattan, NY, and John Repsher and wife Maria of Point Pleasant. Also surviving are his sister, Ruth Zirkle; five grandchildren, David, Stephen, Mark, Patrick, and Elizabeth; and eight-great grandchildren, Christopher, Brady, Caden, Nathan, Andrew, Mary, Nellie, and Flora.
Visitation will be from 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday, March 10 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road. At 10 a.m., Monday, March 11 a Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at Saint Peter Church, Point Pleasant Beach, followed by interment at Saint Catharine Cemetery, Sea Girt.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to Saint Gregory's Pantry, 804 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 www.stgregoryspantry.org
For condolences and directions please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com
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Elizabeth Burke
July 11, 2019
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Billy Repsher. His Mother was a cousin of my dad, Albert Burke. I remember visiting the Repsher home in Fountain Springs. I have found memories of the family. My mother and I send our sympathy to Billy's wife and family.
Your cousins,
Mabel Burke (103 years old)
& daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Burke.
Kevin Donley
March 21, 2019
I am sending these late condolences on behalf of the Donley family to the Repsher family. I have learned of Mr. Repshers passing just now from Facebook. I did not know William Sr. but was good friends with both sons Bill and John. I have many good memories from our days together in high school chorus and performing arts. I recall that Mr. Repsher was a teacher in Pt Beach but did not know of what subjects until now. I am sure that he was a very fine man given that he raised two wonderful and talented sons. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Judy Leib Knuelle
March 13, 2019
Marie,
I have fond memories of your dad, El Senor, during my 3 years of Spanish. There was not a Spanish word for Judith so he called me Anna. I still have my Spanish book! Looking back, I wish I took the 4th year! Rest In Peace...
Judy Leib Knuelle 70
Marianne DeGruccio VanDemark
March 8, 2019
i graduated from PPBHS in 1975 after having El Senor for 4 years.
I owe him my career as a flight attendant with Pan Am.
I had applied to all the airlines and even though Pan Am required a second language I decided to try for them as they were my dream company to fly for.
Went to NY , had my interview and then had to test my language skills With another interviewer .. I passed and was offered a job that day!
I would go back to see Mr Repsher whenever I was in NJ and talk to the Spanish classes .. telling them how that 4 years changed my life. I continued to fly for Delta in 1991 when PAA went under and again my language skills that he taught me were put to the test! I flew for another 5 years..
I will always remember EL Senor. He changed my life and gave me the best career. RIP El Senor..
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Lee Gillespie
March 7, 2019
I graduated from PPBHS in 1958 and took 3 years of spanish with Mr Repsher. Of all the teachers I had in HS College and Graduate school he was the best and did the most mentor me through behavior and academics. I remember him well. I did continue my spanish study in college, although did not make it a career. I live now in southern California and to this day have many many opportunities to use it a bit. I still remember enough to get by, and each time i use a bit of Spanish he comes to mind.
Barbara Haley
March 7, 2019
Mr. Repsher was my Spanish teacher at PPBHS for 4 years. He was tough but friendly and he taught us well. He was one of the best teachers at the school. I went on to college to become a Spanish teacher because of him. I'll always remember him. Rest in peace, Senor Repsher.
Diana Kochan
March 6, 2019
So sorry to hear this. Senor Repsher had a big impact on my life as a student. Because of his influence I had a successful career as a Spanish teacher and pursued graduate studies in Spain. Que descanse En Paz
Kelli Walsh - ONeill
March 6, 2019
John and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My sincerest condolences.
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