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Keith Clayton “Mike” Kepler

Birth	:	6 Jun 1903 Richland Center, Richland County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 1956 Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Mountain View Cemetery, Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.8243660, -109.9660960
Plot	:	Section 2 Block 35 Lot 4 Grave 4
Inscription	:	Montana Pvt Svc Btry 491 Armd FA Bn (11th Armored Division, 491st Armored Field Artillery Battalion) World War II
Description	:	Big Timber PIoeer, November 29, 1956 Keith (Mike) Kepler, a resident of Big Timber since early childhood, died at his home Friday evening of a heart attack. He worked as usual as a mechanic at the Bouse Chevrolet garage that day, going home about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Kepler called Earl Bouse about 6:30, stating that Mike had fainted. Bouse and Dr. Baskett found him dead when they arrived there six minutes later. His death came as a shock to his many friends, and his relatives, most of whom were unaware he wasn't in good health. Mike was born June 6,... Read More	Big Timber PIoeer, November 29, 1956 Keith (Mike) Kepler, a resident of Big Timber since early childhood, died at his home Friday evening of a heart attack. He worked as usual as a mechanic at the Bouse Chevrolet garage that day, going home about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Kepler called Earl Bouse about 6:30, stating that Mike had fainted. Bouse and Dr. Baskett found him dead when they arrived there six minutes later. His death came as a shock to his many friends, and his relatives, most of whom were unaware he wasn't in good health. Mike was born June 6, 1903, in Richland Center, Wis., a son of Elam and Goldie Kepler. He came to Big Timber with his parents as a small child and had resided here almost his entire life. He attended the Big Timber school and upon graduation was employed by the Montana Power and later by the county. Following the auto mechanics trade most of his life, Mike had been employed for the last 10 1/2 years by Bouse Chevrolet. Previously he had worked at his trade in Columbus for a few years. He was married to Esther Ferguson in Columbus on January 2, 1929. A veteran of World war II, he was a member of Sweet Grass post 19, American Legion. Funeral services were conducted from Lowry Chapel Monday afternoon, Rev. R. R. Price of St. Mark's Episcopal church officiating. Music was by Mrs. Ted C. Busha and Mrs. A. Ronald McDonnell, who sang "In the Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross, accompanied at the organ by Miss Myrna Page. Pallbearers were Glen Wright, Chas. McDonell, Hal Perrine, Dick Armstrong, Earl Bouse, and Ted C Busha. Military graveside rites at Mountain View were conducted by the local Legion post, with Herb McCauley acting as chaplain. The firing squad, under the command of Rudy Mosness, was composed of Ray Bieber, Al Deegan, Jim Day, Bill Matthew, A. R. Collins, Walt Dutton, Ed Hower, and Arnie Petaja. Bugler was Don Haas, and the color guard was composed of J. M. Schneider, Chas. Nicholson, F. B. Peterson and Ralph Prather. Survivors besides his widow are his mother, Mrs. Leo Sack of Big Timber; a sister, Mrs. Morris (Isoline) Tronrud of Melville, three brothers, Floyd (Ted) Kepler of Caldwell, Ida.; Calvin Kepler of big Sandy, and Robert Kepler of Horsehoe Bend, Ida.; also several nieces and nephews. His father and a brother preceded him in death. Contributor: Julia Kinsey (48922386) • [email protected] View Memorial

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Keith Clayton “Mike” Kepler's memorial is located at: Mountain View Cemetery, Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, USA.
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Keith Clayton “Mike” Kepler death on 23 Nov 1956 in Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.8243660
Longitude: -109.9660960

Family Members:

Parent

Elam Lester Kepler

(1873 - 1943)

(Adlas) Goldie Johnson Kepler Sack

(1884 - 1966)

Siblings

Dorman Kepler

(1909 - 1919)

Isoline Myrtle Kepler Tronrud

(1911 - 1982)

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