H. Steven Pepple

Harold Steven Pepple “ Steve” or ”Pumper” age 79 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, February 6,2022 at Parkview DeKalb. Steve was born June 12, 1942 in Garrett, IN to Harold L. and Ruth Kern Pepple and they preceded him in death.  He owned Pepple’s Service Station since 1963 and was a Garrett Fireman for 32 years, retiring in 2004.

Steve was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, camping and treasured his loving and big family. He was a member of the V.F.W., Garrett Eagles, Elks, N.F.L.C.C., and NRA.

Steve is survived by daughter: Laurie (Tom) Wilcoxson, Auburn, IN; daughter: Kathy Pepple, Angola, IN; daughter: Pam Marlowe, Avilla, IN; son: Brett (Windy) Pepple, Angola, IN; daughter: Susan (David) Sharp, Ft. Wayne, IN; companion: Gail Nodine, Garrett, IN;  grandchildren: Christan Cordes, Kyle Wilcoxson, Lee Anna Pepple, Cody Pepple, Blake Wilcoxson, Presley Gruwell, Logan Lee, Hayden Lee, Adam Pepple, Garrett Pepple, Jessa Lee, and Stevie-Lauren Pepple; great grandchildren: Emerson Gruwell, Lyndy Wilcoxson, Blakely Gruwell and Haddon Cordes, brother: Jerry (Tiz) Pepple, Orland, IN; brother: Danny (Sungi) Pepple, Angola, IN; sister: Janet Smart.

Steve was preceded in death by a son: Steven L. Pepple and his parents: Harold L. Pepple and Ruth Pepple.

A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN. with Pastor Tom Wilcoxson officiating.

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 prior to the memorial service.

Memorials are to Garrett Boys Baseball.

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