Warren B. Kepp

Warren B. Kepp, age 91, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center at 8:42 p.m., on Sunday, January 29, 2012.\r\n\r\nThe funeral service in his honor will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL. Reverend Robert Clark and Reverend Dr. Mark Prevo will officiate. Interment will be in Dodge Grove Cemetery with Military rites conducted by the Mattoon VFW Post 4325. Visitation will be held from noon until the service begins, at the funeral home.\r\n\r\nBorn June 25, 1920, in Neoga, IL, Mr. Kepp was the only child of the late Otto and Goldya (Beals) Kepp. He married Cornelia C. Colegrove on February 6, 1942. She passed away January 23, 2011. Survivors include their three sons, Warren C. Kepp and wife Ginny of Springfield, IL, Stephen A. Kepp and wife Kelly of Carson City, NV; and Dr. Philip B. Kepp and wife Peggy of Mattoon, IL; grandchildren, Becky Baltz and husband Michael of Henderson, NV, Brian Kepp and wife Amanda of San Francisco, CA, Rachel Kepp of Chicago, IL, and Jennifer Kepp of Chicago, IL; step-grandchildren, Timothy Bommelman of Bismark, ND, Christine Coffey and husband Jason of Lincoln, ND, and John Bommelman of Fargo, ND; and a great grandson, Trevor M. Baltz of Henderson, NV. \r\n\r\nDuring World War II, from 1942-1946, Mr. Kepp served in the United States Army, advancing in rank from private to First Lieutenant. He was decorated for valor in combat earning the Bronze Star during his tour of duty in the South Pacific. \r\n\r\nIn 1948, Mr. Kepp co-founded Central Wholesale Supply Co. and served as President from 1972 to 1988. After more than forty years with the business, he retired in 1988.\r\n\r\nMr. Kepp was an avid golfer who had many friends and golf partners over the years. He and Corky enjoyed an active social life, often including bridge clubs and travel. Their circle of friends included many friendships that spanned the sixty-five years they lived in Mattoon.\r\n\r\nMr. Kepp was a member of the First Christian Church of Mattoon, IL, the Mattoon Golf and Country Club, and the American Legion. \r\n\r\nThe family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor be made to the First Christian Church, 1600 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, 61938 or Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL, 61938. \r\n

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Warren B. Kepp

June 25, 2020 - January 29, 2012