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Melvin Leroy “Mel” Hepker

Birth	:	22 Dec 1937 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2020 West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4432983, -91.0777969
Plot	:	Section F Lot 90 Grave 4
Description	:	Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services Melvin L. Hepker, 82, of West Liberty passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. Due to the current State of Iowa restrictions on social gatherings, private graveside service will be held at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Muscatine County Humane Society, 305 S. Houser Street, Muscatine in Mel’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Muscatine, formerly the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is caring... Read More	Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services Melvin L. Hepker, 82, of West Liberty passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty. Due to the current State of Iowa restrictions on social gatherings, private graveside service will be held at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Muscatine County Humane Society, 305 S. Houser Street, Muscatine in Mel’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Muscatine, formerly the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is caring for Melvin’s arrangements and his family. Melvin Leroy Hepker was born on December 22, 1937 at the family home in Muscatine County, the son of Hubert Oliver and Florence Lenora (Gauger) Hepker. He was a graduate of West Liberty High School class of 1956 and then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958 in Korea. On January 27, 1962, Mel was united in marriage to Mary Kathleen Wieskamp at St. Joseph’s Church in West Liberty. Mel farmed in the Atalissa area most his life. He served as a Goshen township trustee, on the Atalissa fire board and was an active participant in the Atalissa Day parades. Mel enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Mel will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathleen of West Liberty; daughters, Laurie (Jim) Jewell of Atalissa and Sue (Andy) Colombini of Elmhurst, Illinois; grandson, Spencer Juergens of Atalissa; two great-grandchildren, Ila and Robert Juergens; brother, Dwain (Lila) Hepker of Atalissa and sister-in-law Mary Hepker of Mission, Texas. Mel was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marietta Smith and brothers, Hubert Hepker, Jr. and Dennis Hepker.

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Where is Melvin Leroy “Mel” Hepker's memorial?
Melvin Leroy “Mel” Hepker's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Melvin Leroy “Mel” Hepker death?
Melvin Leroy “Mel” Hepker death on 22 Apr 2020 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4432983
Longitude: -91.0777969

Family Members:

Parent

Hubert Oliver Hepker Sr.

(1908 - 1979)

Florence Lenora Gauger Hepker

(1909 - 1991)

Siblings

Marietta Hepker Smith

(1928 - 2013)

Hubert Oliver Hepker Jr.

(1931 - 2010)

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