Richard Hepler, 83, Milford, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Milford. He was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Elkhart County to Willard and Anna (Marquart) Hepler. March 4, 1967, he married Dolores Druckamiller and she survives.

Richard was a graduate of Milford High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was a cabinet maker at Mutschler Cabinet Company in Nappanee. Richard was a member of the Milford Christian Church, Lions Club and the Milford American Legion Post 226. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working.

Richard is survived by his wife: Dolores, Milford; three daughters; Sue Ann Timmons, Warsaw; Cheryl (Rick) Bauman, Elkhart; Brenda (Roger) Baumgartner, New Paris; a son: Don (Mary) Hepler, Leesburg; a sister: Anna Lou Teeter, Warsaw; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Carl and Donald.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milford. Jesse Beer will officiate. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Milford Christian Church.