Michael E. Lepley
November 27, 2014
Michael Evert Lepley, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed from this life November 27, 2014. He went peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Jane, his mother Helen, his brother Robert, his daughter Chelsea, and his stepchildren Kevin Keith, Melissa Peckosh (Keith) and Ryan Keith. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Mikayla, Joshua, Emily, Courtney, Ella, Jack and Anna and by nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father Robert and his son Michael.
Mike was born January 22, 1948 to Robert and Helen Lepley (Larkerbrink). He attended North High School and Iowa State University. He worked for the US Postal Service for 35 years, until his retirement. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale. His hobbies included traveling with his wife Jane, fishing and other outdoor activities, and attending his grandkids' games and activities.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Family will begin greeting friends at 1:00 p.m. with memorial service scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The family extends sincere thanks to those who offered support during Mike's final months, including Mercy Hospice, and suggests memorial contributions to Camp Hertko Hollow in Des Moines, Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The Kindred Family
01/28/2015
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With each new day may God's loving help (Ps.34:18) give you the comfort and strength needed to cope. Your husband, Mike, touched the lives of others and will be sadly missed.
Georgianne Petrerson Schreiber
12/02/2014
Blessings to Helen, Jane, and young Bob. I'm remembering father Bob bringing the young boys, Mike and Bob, up through the back yards to work on house projects for my parents, Ardis and Lois Peterson. Wish I could be in attendance at the greetings and memorial service tomorrow; however I'm in charge of a very large holiday event at noon tomorrow making it impossible to be apart of your day. Helen, it would be nice to have a talk on the phone sometime. my phone: 225-4115. We are living in a townhome in Clive. Georigianne
Gene Dickerson
12/01/2014
It was sad to hear about Mike. Mike's father, Robert, often included me in family activities. We were neighbors and I remember the times that Mike, Bobby, and others to include me played baseball in the street. Please accept the condolences of my wife Nancy and me. He and his family will be in our prayers.
Sam Thomas (USPS Retired)
12/01/2014
Jane & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Michael and I worked together traveled a few country roads to small Iowa Post Offices for a short time of our careers. Mike was a fun and kind man,always had a great smile on his face. God Bless Michael Lepley & Family.
Randy Meier retired PO
11/29/2014
Mike, we worked together for a while, played together for a while, and now it's time to say goodbye. You were a good and a fun person. I'll see ya someday. My condolences to the family.