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DONALD KENNETH EPLER
April 2, 1945 - August 4, 2019
Ken was born to Howard and Arline Epler in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He entered into eternal life with his best friend and wife, Janet, at his side.
He grew up in Black Forest, Colorado and attended Air Academy High School, and graduated from Wasson High School in 1965. Ken worked several years at Ampex, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. Upon returning home, he was a manager at King Soopers, until his retirement in 1999.
Ken loved to hunt and fish, and ride ATV's with Janet. Where you saw one, you would see the other. They were married 28 years.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Janet; his beloved children: LaDonna & spouse ,Jon Krantz of Colorado Springs, Aaron & spouse, Vanessa Epler of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Brian & spouse, Jennifer Epler of Anchorage, Alaska; his brother, Ed & spouse, Debra Epler, his sisters, Patricia & spouse, Lyndon McDaniel and Barbara Emerson; his grandchildren: Cheyenne, Christopher, Mason, Boe and Jase. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Rocky Mountain Calvary Church, 4285 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 at 2:00 p.m.
Ken and Janet attended Rocky Mountain Calvary. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Ken's name to:
Rocky Mountain Calvary
https://rmcalvary.org
To leave the family an online condolence please visit: www.DignityMemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cyndy Morales
August 12, 2019
Janet & family,
My condolences & prayers are with you all. I remember Kenny as a good person. He was a kind man with a smile to go along with it. RIP Kenny, you're home now.
Bob Wolf
August 11, 2019
So very sorry sorry about your loss Janet. I have missed seeing you two.
August 9, 2019
Peace be with you. Lydia West. RN
Craig and Linda Lavelett
August 9, 2019
Will miss you cousin! We were on the way to Church when we got the word of your passing. We lit a candle for you at church after mass on Sunday!
Was glad to have breakfast with you and visit last year on our trip back to Colorado!
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Nora Graybill
August 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss Janet, Kenny was a great man and always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. Rest In Peace Kenny ❤
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