Glenn "Dick" Richard Kepple

Glenn Richard “Dick” Kepple, 81, of New Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Glenn C. Kepple and Nora G. (Dunlap) Kepple; he was born in Blairsville, PA on January 21, 1938.

Dick, a well-known businessman of 60 years he owned and operated Kepple Hauling and Excavation. He really loved his work.

In Dick’s later years he went into business with his grandson Matthew Curry. He was happy to know his business was continuing with his grandson operating as Curry and Kepple, Inc.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, Acacia Lodge 355 F & AM, Blairsville; B.P.O.E., Blairsville. He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard Unit of Blairsville in the 110 ^th Infantry Regiment, 28 ^th Infantry Division.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Laura Fay (Duffield) Kepple whom he married April 9,1960; a daughter, Carol Curry (John) of New Alexandria; three grandchildren, Matthew Curry (Leah), Jordan Curry (Alexa), and Chelsea Curry; four great grandchildren, Lincoln, Nora, Isla, and Claire; a brother, Jack Kepple of Lancaster; and two nieces, Kirsten and Alison.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Kepple.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday in the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday in the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA with Rev. Timothy R. Monroe officiating.

Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717.