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Herbert O. Kuepfer

Elyria, OH

February 9, 1929 - September 5, 2020

Herbert O. Kuepfer Obituary

Herbert O. Kuepfer, 91, of Grafton passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus following a brief illness. He was born February 9, 1929 in Spencer, OH. and was a graduate of Spencer High School. Herbert worked for General Motors in Elyria for 39 years as an electrician. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and was also an usher and server at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Herbert proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an Avid leather craftsman, he was a champion horsemen, played Santa for family and many children at Our Lady Queen of Peace , he loved the outdoors, telling stories, and cherished getting together with family and friends . Herbert loved his family and was very proud of them all. Survivors include his daughters Kathleen (Michael) Lacko of Wooster, Cynthia (Timothy) Kulp of Columbus; sons Michael Christine) of Grafton, Douglas (Dori) of Columbus; grandchildren Lisa ( Eric) Snyder, Tracy (Christopher) De Paulo, Amy (Chad) Mann, Heather Kuepfer, Hannah Kuepfer, Kyle Kuepfer, Taylor (Lex) Evergreen, Cody (Sarah) Kuepfer, and Colton Kuepfer; great grandchildren Noah Snyder, Grace Snyder and Olivia De Paulo. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (nee Anderson) in 2018; parents Herbert and Marie Kuepfer (nee Fraley),; sisters Clementine Bourquin and Geraldine Harbert. Family will receive friends 10:30 AM till Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM Friday, September 11, 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 708 Erie St. Grafton, Oh. 44044, Rev. Fr. John Seabold pastor will be the Celebrant. ( per CDC guidelines social distancing will be observed). MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Burial St. Mary Cemetery (Grafton), where full military honors will be provided by VFW post # 1079. In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make donations to the Kobacker House 800 McConnell Dr. Columbus, Oh. 43214. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria, 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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