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Ronald Earl John "Moose" Krepps, Sr., formerly of McVeytown passed away at his residence in Austin on April 19, 2025 at the age of 83.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1942 and was the son of the late Rufus and Dora Krepps. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond, Clyde, Harold and Carl and his sisters, Gretta Byler and Alma Rhodes.
On Jan. 14, 1964 he was married to the love of his life, Patricia Louise (Brubaker) for nearly 47 years before she preceded him in death in 2010. Ron and Pat lived life to the fullest and mutually enjoyed camping and hunting trips, including bear hunting in Canada. They vacationed in Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Florida and Maine.
He was also preceded in death by his children, Wendy Klinger and Jeffrey Krepps, both of McVeytown.
He is survived by his sisters, Marian Woodward, of Sequim, Wash., Audrey Ranck of Lewistown, and Susie Bratton of McVeytown, as well as his children, Billie Kuhn of Lewistown, Robin Mathias of Rockwall, Texas, Ronald Krepps, Jr. of Emporium and Kelly Gomez of Lewistown. Ronald was survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Ronald was a career truck driver and provided lawn care services in his retirement years. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and had a great sense of humor. He was a lifetime member of the Austin Costello Sportsmen Club and Austin VFW Post 7810.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 South Market St., McVeytown, officiated by Jill Pecht, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Interment will be held immediately following at the Spring Run Church of the Brethren Cemetery for family members. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be served at the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.harshbagerfuneralhome.com.