Donald J. Hepler
December 25, 1930 – February 7, 2021 (Age 90)
Donald J. Hepler, Sr., 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights.
Born December 25, 1930 in Vandergrift, he was a son of the late Harry H. Hepler, Sr. & Florence (Troup) Hepler.
Don was a 1948 graduate of Vandergrift High School, and proudly served our country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a computer operator for U.S. Steel- Vandergrift for 32 years. Don was a member of Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, and the Vandergrift American Legion Post #114.
He enjoyed playing tennis & pickleball, going country line dancing, camping, and playing with his dog.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy (Krotzer) Hepler; brothers, William A. Hepler, Harry H. Hepler, Jr.; and his beloved Cockapoo, Brandi.
Don is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia A. (Eshelman) Hepler; sons, Randy L. (Nancy) Hepler of Lewistown, PA, Donald J. (Lorri) Hepler, Jr., of Henderson, NC; granddaughters, Emma Joy Hepler of Lewiston, Tonya (Billy) Ledbetter of South Carolina; grandson, Donovan (Julie) Hepler of Palm City, FL; brother, Richard (Betty) Hepler of Washington Township; sister, Linda (Stanley) Zydonik of Vandergrift; and nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave., Vandergrift, on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 11:00 a.m. in the church with Reverend Rod Murray officiating. Following the memorial service, military honors will be accorded by the Vandergrift Veteran’s Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donald’s memory to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St., New Kensington, PA 15068.