Gerald R. Hepler

   Gerald R. "Gerry" Hepler, 83, of Water Street, McVeytown, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
   Born May 6, 1937 in Valley View, Schuykill County, he was a son of the late Ray Tobias and Mary Mae (Wagner) Hepler.  His wife, Gail E. (Wray) Hepler, whom he married June 3, 1967, survives.
   Also surviving are:  two daughters, Gayleen N. Warrier and husband Sreekumar of Wilmington, DE, Ginger E. Nichols of Sandy Hook, CT; a brother, Dean Hepler and wife Carol of Milroy; a sister, Joan Swyers of Reedsville; and two grandchildren, Katherine Nichols and Arjun Warrier.
   Preceding him in death was a brother, Clark Hepler.
   A U.S. Army veteran, he was stationed in Germany during the Cold War.
   Gerald served as Mifflin County treasurer for 32 years, and also was a driver for Merrill Wray Busing in McVeytown.
   A member of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, he served as a choir member and on numerous church committees.
   Gerry was a longtime member of the McVeytown Lions Club and volunteered with local 4-H groups, including the Senior Extension.
   He was a former member of the Siglerville Band and the Waynesburg Guard.
   He loved camping with his family and enjoyed square dancing.
   A memorial service is being planned for a future date.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Run Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 333, McVeytown, PA  17051.
 

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