He was born in February of 1923 to Math and Susie (Pingetzer) Riepl in Herndon.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Bendon; and four sons.
Services are Friday, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Cimarron. Graveside services are at 4 p.m., Friday at the Oberlin Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the church or the city library in Cimarron and sent to PO Box 506, Cimarron, KS 67835.
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