Diedre A. Reppard, age 67, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan, KS.
She was born June 9, 1958 in Fairmont, West Virginia to John E. and Beverly Newland Reppard.
Diedre had a special connection to all animals, especially dogs, having had many furry friends over the years.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Virgil and Evelyn Newland and Robert and Margaret Reppard. Her parents John E. Reppard and Beverly Reppard Thomasson and an infant brother.
She is survived by a brother, John D. Reppard of Emeryville, CA and numerous cousins.
It was her wish to be cremated and inurnment will be in the Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, KS. There will be no services.
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