William Penn Kepler

William Penn Kepler passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2006 in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He was 88. He was born April 17, 1918 to Clint and Emma Kepler in Vera, Oklahoma. He married Margaret Kepler on May 7, 1946. William served in the Army during World War II. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a lifelong resident of the Collinsville area.

William is survived by his wife Margaret Kepler of the home; 2 Daughters, Patricia DeHay and her husband Richard of Chouteau, Oklahoma, and Teresa Watkins and her husband Tom of Kellyville, Oklahoma; 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Emma Kepler; 5 brothers, Len Kepler, George Kepler, Clinton Kepler, Charlie Kepler, and Bluford Kepler; and 1 sister, Nell Schenck.

Visitation for William will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Collinsville Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville.