Robert Harrison Lepien

Robert Harrison Lepien, 94, died September 17, 2014. He resided most recently in Cape Coral, FL at The Windsor. Robert passed peacefully in his sleep at Cape Coral Hospital. Robert was born May 8, 1920 to Henry and Irene (Fenner) Lepien in Rubicon, WI. He graduated from Hartford High School. He married Cleo Holder on December 25, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Engineers. After returning from the war, Robert was employed by The United States Postal Service for over 30 years as a rural mail carrier. He was active in The Evangelical United Brethren Church now the First United Methodist Church of Hartford for 60 years. Robert was an active member of the Hartford Lodge and became active in the Wisconsin Grand Lodge after 60 years in Masonry . Robert was a Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. Upon retiring they moved to Lehigh Acres, FL and resided for another 30 years. He was active with the Christ United Methodist Church and served in various ways including singing in the church choir. He was in the Hartford and Lehigh Community Choirs. He married Alma Totty in 1994. He also was an avid golfer and tennis player. He enjoyed shelling and bird-watching on Sanibel Island. Most of all he loved being with his family and sharing many fishing and water activities. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Robert was a Mr. Fix-it! He enjoyed mechanics, plumbing, tinkering with cars, designing gadgets for the home, and studying the latest technologies. Robert even had plans for an entirely electric car as early as 1960! Robert is survived by his daughter, Karen (Reagan) Reynolds; three grandchildren, Katherine (Roberto) Iriarte, Mark (Michon) Reynolds, and Tim Reynolds; five great Grandchildren, Tahlia Reynolds, Tyler Reynolds, Luke Reynolds, Mirabella Iriarte, and Liana Iriarte; brother Gilbert (Loraine) Lepien and sister Shirley (Loren) King, and sister-in law Ida (Martin) McKee; nephew Dean (Karen) Mickelson and other nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Irene Lepien, step-mother Jean Lepien, wife Cleo Lepien, second wife Alma Lepien, sister and brother-in-law Barbara (Alan) Mickelson and sister Joan Rogge, nephews, Steve and David Rogge, life-long friend Robert Meier, and beloved dog Adolf (whom still resides in his car today). In lieu of flowers, any memorials can be donated to: J.N Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, First United Methodist Church of Hartford, WI. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday October 25, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Hartford from 10-11AM. Memorial service will follow at 11AM at church. Rev. Paul Johnsen will officiate. Burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Honors The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home is serving the family. www.berndt-ledesma.com

Robert Harrison Lepien

May 8, 1920 - September 17, 2014