Robert F. Hepner, Sr.

July 17, 1934 - July 2, 2021

Robert Franklin Hepner, Sr., 86, of Millersburg, died July 2, 2021, at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family members. He was born July 17, 1934. He was the son of the late John and Frances Hepner. He is survived by his wife Jean of 67 years. He is also survived by is daughters Rose (Harry) Tapper, Carla (John) Hoffman, Melissa (Louis) Zilinski, and sons Robert, Jr. (Jennifer) Hepner, Edwin (Terri) Hepner, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was an Eagle Scout and earned the Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School. He worked in the carpentry/building business his whole life, starting as Robert F. Hepner General Contractor Remodeling and New Building, Herndon. He built the famous - Pe Pe House. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing and had his picture in Pennsylvania Game News with his prize - 9-point buck, which he was very proud of. When he retired, he had a saw sharpening business and continued building in his shop. He and his wife made wooden crafts and they enjoyed retirement life together. He was a good, hard working, and very smart man. He was a good husband and father who was very proud of his family and his family was very proud of him. He will be missed by everyone. He was a member of the Mandata Rod and Gun Club in Sullivan County and a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ in Urban. A private family funeral will be held at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, where he will be laid to rest.