Richard D. Keppler

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 4 December 2018 at 9:54 pm

Richard KepplerMr. Richard D. Keppler, 68, of West Shelby, died suddenly on Dec. 1, 2018 in the Town of Orangeville, Wyoming County, while enjoying a day out hunting with friends.

Dick was born in Buffalo, March 25, 1950, a son of the late Charles E. and Marjorie (Forrestel) Keppler Sr. A graduate of Akron High School, he married the former Cathleen Denny on Aug. 21, 1976. Dick was the owner of A-1 Water Care for 30 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and skiing. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, the NRA and Ducks Unlimited.

He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; three children, Richard (Abbi) Keppler Jr., Dawn (Eric) Cousens and Megan (Niall) Boyle; grandchildren, Richard “Bubby,” Samuel James, Grace Anne, Emma Louise, Niall Lucius and Ginerva Kathleen; siblings, Charles (Patricia) Keppler Jr., William (Susan) Keppler, Peter (Cheryl) Keppler, Mary Herbert, Marjorie Keppler, Martha (Paul) Jansen and Philip (Dawn) Keppler; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call on Thu., Dec. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. The Rev. Daniel J. Fawls will celebrate his Mass of Christian Burial on Fri., Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Stephen’s Church, Middleport.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Parish.

Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.