Blake Alan Krapf

It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of our beloved Blake Alan Krapf. He passed peacefully at home on October 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), at the age of 55.

A loving husband, father and son, he is survived by his wife, Stephanie Morris, his parents, Dale N. Krapf (Betsy) and Patricia (Bartone) Lyman (David), his children, Flynn Krapf, Logan Krapf, Sage Krapf, Ella Krapf and Sadi Morris, his brothers Gary Krapf (Samantha Stark) and Brad Krapf (Dina Avvakumova). He is also survived by his aunt, Carol Swarner (Charles B. Carroll), uncle, Dallas L. Krapf (Diane), cousins Frank G. Swarner, III, Brent Cumens (Andrea), Alison Thompson (P.K.), Tara Sandora (Art), Todd McQueen (Kathy), nephews Nicholas, Daniel, Alexander Krapf, nieces, Amelia Krapf, Sasha and Kennedy Stark, and so many other cousins and friends.

Blake grew up in Guthresville, Pa. and started working in his family's bus business as his grandfather's apprentice at age 12. He helped around the garage and scrubbed buses. He credited his strong work ethic to these early experiences.

Blake graduated from Downingtown High School in 1988. He attended Skidmore College and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. During all four years of college, Blake sat in the "engine room" at seat 6 for the Rowing team on an 8-person boat. He had such a passion for the great outdoors where he enjoyed helicopter skiing, swimming, rafting, hiking, running, and participating in mud runs.

Blake had a great passion for travel and, upon graduating from Skidmore, his love for adventure led him to seek new experiences after college. He moved to Telluride, CO for a couple of years, where he guided white water rafting trips for groups and even drove the public transit bus. Telluride and Killington, VT were Blake's favorite places away from home. Blake taught his children at a young age how to ski and spent winters skiing at his family chalet in Killington, VT. He also helicopter skied in Canada with his father and brothers several times.

In 1995, Blake returned to Pa. to begin working for his family business where he eventually became CEO, a role he held for 25 years. Blake's steady leadership guided the organization through a period of remarkable success. He expanded the company's school bus services nationally, making it the largest family-owned bus business in the U.S. He served as President of both the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and the National School Transportation Association (NSTA), where he advocated for the industry in Washington, D.C. and in Harrisburg, Pa. In 2021, Blake was inducted into the NSTA Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to student transportation. He also received the NSTA Go Yellow Award, Go Green Award, and the NSTA Contractor of the Year award.

Above all else, Blake held his family close to his heart, with a special devotion to his children. He believed that parenting was an opportunity to introduce his children to a wide range of experiences, allowing them to grow and discover their own paths. Blake was committed to providing them with opportunities to shape their futures, while instilling important virtues and values. Blake's lasting influence continues to resonate in their hearts and minds, reflected in the way they cherish his love for nature, travel and the outdoors. Most recently the family sailed around the British Virgin Islands and traveled to Greece and Hawaii. Blake and his family enjoyed summers together in Margate, N.J. where he and his wife would spend their mornings on long walks or biking, followed by coffee and beach time together.

His smile and warm heart will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Blake's love and legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

A service will be held at the Hopewell Church on Friday, October 24, 2025 with visitation from 9:30-11:30 am and a service at 11:30. All who knew him are welcome to attend and share in remembering.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Blake's memory to support the research of this rare terminal illness at Mission MSA.