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Robert Hepler Obituary

Robert W. Hepler, 83, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday at Shenandoah Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shenandoah.

Born in Locustdale, April 24, 1933, he was a son of the late Elwood and Mildred Walters Hepler.

He was an Army veteran who served in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart.

He was a member of the VFW Post, Ashland; American Legion Post, Ashland, for 63 years; Ashland Elks BPOE 384; and the Disabled American Veterans.

He enjoyed wood working and making things in his wood shop.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Elwood Hepler, and sister, Isabelle Bloss.

He is survived by his wife, Ann "Nancy" Reichwein Hepler, Ashland; a daughter, Lisa Hepler, Ashland; a son, Robert Hepler, husband of Debbie, Harleysville; a granddaughter, Sarah Hepler; nieces and nephews.

A funeral service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Aug. 18, 2016.

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Elena Hepler

August 12, 2023

ImI miss visiting you. I miss your smile. I miss your voice. I miss your hugs. I just miss YOU!!!!

Tim and Yvonne Manley

August 25, 2016

Dear Nancy and family,
we are so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. May you find comfort in all the memories you shared.

Susan Kachelries

August 20, 2016

Lisa,I am so sorry about your dad.will keep you and your family in my prayers.

August 20, 2016

Gone is another cousin I didn't know I had. His grandfather and my grandmother were siblings. My condolences to his family and friends.

Beverly Shannon

August 20, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Thankful for his service to our country. God bless his soul.

Elena Hepler

August 19, 2016

He was the only Uncle I ever had and that is why God gave me the BEST one ever. I will miss his stories about him and my Dad growing up. He has left a permanent impression on my heart that will live forever.

clete long

August 19, 2016

Old friend of long ago.Deepest sympathy to the Hepler family.I'm so sorry!

Joann Reichwein Letzo

August 19, 2016

Nancy, Bob, Debbie , Sarah and Lisa,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Bob,
He was a very special man and will be missed ! With prayers and sympathy ,
Love you very much.
Gerry and Jody

A Veteran

August 18, 2016

Thank you for your service to our great country.

Sam Dutton

August 18, 2016

Very sorry to hear about Bob. Our condolences to Nancy and Lisa and all the family.

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