Richard Repp Passes
Richard "Dick" Repp 83, of Avon, IL passed away Monday December 19, 2016, 2:52 a.m. at OSF St. Frances Medical Center Peoria, IL. He was born Saturday December 16, 1933 in Avon, IL the son of Cecil and Rose (Mulhatten) Repp. He married Shirley A. (Vernoy) McIntire on July 18, 1959 in St. Augustine, IL, she preceded him on July 23, 2010.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children Cathy (Dennis) Ruff of Avon, IL, Tim Repp of Avon, IL, Pat (Kris) Repp of Kirkwood, IL and Mike (Trish) Repp of Greenville, SC; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; and siblings Regina Wall and Ernie Repp. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 grandson (Matthew), 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
Dick was born and raised in Avon, IL. He graduated Avon High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a M.P. He was involved in the Integration of the Little Rock 9. He worked at Gale Products for approximately 30 years. He also worked at Western Illinois University at the Physical Plant for approximately 10 years. He was an avid Notre Dame fan. Dick will be remembered for his fun loving and ornery personality.
Funeral service will be Friday December 23, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Avon Federated Church Avon, IL. Visitation will be Thursday evening December 22, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Avon Federated Church Avon, IL. Burial will be in the Avon Cemetery Avon, IL. Memorials may be made to the Avon-Abingdon Sports Boosters, the Relay for Life Angels in Action, Avon Fire Dept. and/or the Avon Federated Church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com.
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