Jack A. Hepler
GRATZ • Jack A. Hepler, 89, of Gratz, passed away peacefully July 3, 2020, at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. He was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Gratz, the son of the late Laura and Harry Hepler Sr. Jack served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1960 and was retired from the PA Game Commission. From 1950-51, he played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals organization in Johnson City, Tenn., and later, during his service years, for the U.S. Navy baseball team. He was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 He was a life member of the Gratz Fire Company. Jack loved hunting and fishing, especially hunting bear with family and friends at his cabin in Potter County. Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene (Sitlinger) Hepler; a daughter, Deborah (Raymond) Glosek; three sons, Stan (Gail) Hepler, Robert (Crystal) Hepler, and William (Leslie) Hepler; as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As per Jack’s wishes, there will be no services. Donations in Jack’s memory can be made to the Gratz Fire Co., PO Box 8, Gratz PA 17030 or to the Gratz Little League, c/o Kylie Bender, 625 W. Market St., Gratz PA 17030. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, or to post a picture of Jack, visit reedfh.com. Paid by funeral home
Jack A. Hepler
