Obituaries

Samuel B Kepner

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Mr. Samuel B. Kepner, 88, of New Bloomfield, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Sam was born in New Castle, Indiana, to Dr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Kepner on April 25, 1928. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Navy and the Air Force. He attended the University of Indiana after his military service, and worked for Banker's Life and Causality Company until he retired. Sam was married to Joan M. Myers of Long Island, New York on March 17, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana. They were married 54 years, until her death on March 27, 2009. Sam is survived by three children: Lenore Abboud of Austin, Texas, Karen A. Hiatte of New Bloomfield, Missouri, and Mark R. Kepner of Holts Summit, Missouri; and six grandchildren: Damon M. Fogel, Austin, Texas; Jeana M. Abboud, Austin, Texas; Destiny Hiatte Werdehausen, Tara Hiatte Dickneite, Jamie Kepner Butcher and Casey Kepner Rogers; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters: John A. Kepner, Virgina E. Kepner Morse, Juanita (Roxie) Kepner, Wanda Kepner Duke and Thomas A. Kepner. A private family service was held.

Published January 19, 2017