Frank Zepp

Frank Zepp obituary, Shelton, WA

Frank Zepp

Frank Zepp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery - Lacey on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Frank Edward Zepp
Frank Edward Zepp 78 of Lacey, Washington passed away January 16th 2025 in Olympia, Washington. Frank was born on May 20th, 1946 to Florence and Harold Zepp in Tacoma, Washington. Frank went to high school in Petersburg, Alaska. After high school he went on to join the Army National Guard From 1965-1970. Frank then met his beautiful wife Jeanne and they soon married August 10th, 1974 in Puyallup, Washington. Frank loved his family most importantly but often enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, watching wild birds, playing online video slots and spending time with his kitty cat - Harper. He worked in the timber industry logging, also as a heavy equipment operator, a gravel quarry operator and in highway road construction. Family often said that dad was a bit of a couch potato, enjoying his poker games and slots with his kitty Harper. Frank had selective hearing, especially with his wife Jeanne. Frank has three sons - Dan Lang, Mike Lang and Brent Zepp. Two sisters Helen Van Pevenage and Gloria Truitt. Frank's grandchildren include Aaron, Holly, Mia, Adam and Andrew along with great grandchildren Jason, Jessica and Zoe.
A Celebration of Life honoring a life well lived will take place at Laurel Oaks Clubhouse on Sunday January 26th at 1:30pm.
(1838 Daylily Lane SE Lacey, WA 98503)
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