Dolores Ann Hepler
Dolores Ann Hepler, 86, Milford, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. She was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Syracuse to Leo and Alma (Heyde) Druckamiller. On March 4, 1967, she married Richard Hepler; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2015.
Dolores retired after 45 years from Johnson Controls, having started there shortly after her graduation from high school, and was a long time member of the Milford Christian Church. Dolores enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles. She liked eating out and shopping with her friends. Dolores was a devoted wife and mother, always putting others before herself. She loved her family and cherished their time together.
Dolores is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Rick) Bauman of Elkhart, Brenda (Roger) Baumgartner of New Paris; a step-daughter, Sue Ann Timmons of Warsaw; a step-son, Don (Mary) Hepler of Leesburg; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a brother, Arden (Fran) Druckamiller of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, a daughter, Vicki Skelton and two brothers, Eugene Druckamiller and Norman Druckamiller.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Milford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor Lights Hospice of Mishawaka.