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Eric Krepela Obituary
July 1, 1963 - Nov 22, 2012
Born in Mt. View, California on July 1, 1963. Passed away November 22, 2012 in Midway, Utah in a bicycle accident at the age of 49.
Eric grew up in Modesto, California and attended Stanislaus Union Grammar School, Prescott Junior High, and Davis/Beyer High Schools. He went to college in Utah and ended up in Park City. He loved the mountains, snow skiing in the winters and mountain biking in the summers.
Eric is precided in death by his parents Lawrence and Cecelia Krepela. He is survived by his beloved wife Anne Marie and their daughters, Sophia Krepela and Olivia Krepela all of Midway, Utah, former wife DeeAnn Downing and their daughter Kyra Krepela and son Khai Krepela of Park City, Utah, and sisters Glena Hale and Vicki Openshaw both of Modesto, California.
Eric designed what became to be known as "knot people", a wooden display manikin that was perfected with moving parts and distributed world wide. This company merged and became Atmosphere Designs of Salt Lake City which now builds elaborate displays for trade shows through out the US.
A memorial in his honor will be held at the Snow Park Lodge in Deer Valley, Park City, Utah on Saturday Dec 1st from 2-6pm.
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James Per Van Winkle
April 18, 2024
Me and Eric grew up together, he was a step cousin I lived next door. Eric Taught me how to ride motorcycles. One day we decided to ride in a tunnel under what is now Modesto city Mall. We made it to the other side on the way back Eric dropped his motorcycle in front of me, he said his head was hurting so I rode him home. Found out a piece of wood went into his skull. His mother called medics to take him into the Dr's. Didn't see him for a few months. Than I moved away. About 10 to 13 years later I ran into him and he told me about his dream. It came true, God Bless you Eric, Sorry about everyone's loss, he was like a brother to me. His mother made the best cherry jam ever. My name is James Per Van Winkle, [email protected]. God bless Everyone!!! Sorry but I just found out today
Pamela Mays
January 30, 2013
Dear Anne Marie, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Mrs. Neubauer contacted me today and told me about his accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Pamela (Bliesath - your childhood neighbor in Clawson).
November 28, 2012
Glena & Vicke, I am so sadden to hear of Eric's passing, he was loved by so many people. He was always so full of fun & adventure. Everything he said was positive & encourging. He loved his friends & family with such joy. Lisa was so excited to see him after 20 years at a concert this summer.
All my love to you & his beautiful family.
Barbara Pedrioli
November 28, 2012
I am very saddened to hear of Eric's death. Our condolences are pouring out to his wife and children.
Glena and Vicki, I was just going through an old photo album last week sharing stories with my son about my old friends. Needless to say, I thought about all of you quite a bit this past week. I share your grief. I remember when Eric came to your lives and your dad was so excited to get a son.
Love to you all,
Art Lund
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