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Richard Allen Schepler
July 6, 1941 — June 24, 2017
Richard Allen Schepler, 75, of Concord, NC formerly of Hilton, NY, went to be with his Savior in his eternal home June 24, 2017.
Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Eugenia Schepler and wife of 49 years, Linda (March) Schepler.
Survived by his loving family: wife Maria W. Schepler; children Rich (Jennifer) Schepler, Randy (Janet) Schepler, Ray Schepler, Rebecca (Rick) Gamel, Caroline (Craig) Hanemann, Robert Wilkes; grandchildren Rich (Lisa), Katie (Scott) MacAllister, Danielle, Alex, Dylan, Lauren, Joe, Maddie, Nick Gamel, Billy Wilkes, Charlie and Callie Hanemann; great-grandchildren Olivia and Cole; sister Carol (Don) Ennis; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dick, as most everyone knew him, was born July 6, 1941 in Hamlin, NY. He was a graduate of Hilton High School where he served as class president. Dick was the owner of R.C. Schepler & Son, an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and a founding member of Hilton-Parma Soccer Club. After moving to Concord, NC, he became a member of Ascension Lutheran Church, and an active volunteer at Ascension Soup Kitchen. Dick was passionate about trains, old Chevy cars & Oliver tractors, and enjoyed growing vegetables and cooking. He was self-taught in the German language and loved to travel. Dick was a family man and loved sharing his knowledge with all who surrounded him. “Some men leave their mark on the world by the way they live and the difference they make in the lives they touch”.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 29 from 4 pm-8 pm at Burger Funeral Home in Hilton, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30 at 11 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton, NY. Burial will be immediately following at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamlin, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church (Charlotte, NC), St. Paul Lutheran Church (Hilton, NY) or the charity of your choice in Dick’s memory.
Arrangements are in the care of Wilkinson Funeral Home, Concord, NC wilkinsonfuneralhome.com and Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton, NY burgerfuneralhome.com.
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A memorial service will be held July 29, 2017 at 11:00 am at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. A luncheon for family and friends will be held following the service in Lutheran Hall.
Predeceased by his parents Raymond and Eugenia Schepler and wife of 49 years, Linda (March) Schepler.
Survived by his loving family: wife Maria W. Schepler; children Rich (Jennifer) Schepler, Randy (Janet) Schepler, Ray Schepler, Rebecca (Rick) Gamel, Caroline (Craig) Hanemann, Robert Wilkes; grandchildren Rich (Lisa), Katie (Scott) MacAllister, Danielle, Alex, Dylan, Lauren, Joe, Maddie, Nick Gamel, Billy Wilkes, Charlie and Callie Hanemann; great-grandchildren Olivia and Cole; sister Carol (Don) Ennis; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dick, as most everyone knew him, was born July 6, 1941 in Hamlin, NY. He was a graduate of Hilton High School where he served as class president. Dick was the owner of R.C. Schepler & Son, an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and a founding member of Hilton-Parma Soccer Club. After moving to Concord, NC, he became a member of Ascension Lutheran Church, and an active volunteer at Ascension Soup Kitchen. Dick was passionate about trains, old Chevy cars & Oliver tractors, and enjoyed growing vegetables and cooking. He was self-taught in the German language and loved to travel. Dick was a family man and loved sharing his knowledge with all who surrounded him. “Some men leave their mark on the world by the way they live and the difference they make in the lives they touch”.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 29 from 4 pm-8 pm at Burger Funeral Home in Hilton, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30 at 11 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton, NY. Burial will be immediately following at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamlin, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church (Charlotte, NC), St. Paul Lutheran Church (Hilton, NY) or the charity of your choice in Dick’s memory.
Arrangements are in the care of Wilkinson Funeral Home, Concord, NC wilkinsonfuneralhome.com and Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton, NY burgerfuneralhome.com.
Update Information***
A memorial service will be held July 29, 2017 at 11:00 am at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. A luncheon for family and friends will be held following the service in Lutheran Hall.
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