Brandon L. HeplerBOURBON – Brandon L. Hepler, age 52, of Bourbon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in his home.
Brandon was born to Devon and Lucinda Gard Hepler on March 12, 1970, in Elkhart. He was a lifelong resident of the area except for the 18 years he resided in Ann Arbor, Mich., with his wife and children. He graduated from Triton High School in 1988 and went on to attain a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Manchester University in 1992. He attended Nappanee Missionary Church. He was a manager of Love’s Truck Stop in both Plymouth and Elkhart. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons, music, sports; he was an avid Notre Dame and Michigan fan; however, he loved being a grandpa and spending time with his family most of all.
Brandon is survived by his father, Devon Hepler, of Bourbon; his daughter, Alexis (Jerod) Grimes, of Mishawaka; his sons: Cody (Maisie) Hepler, of Fort Wayne; Logan Hepler, of Bourbon; his grandchildren: Ella Banks, Beckham Hepler and Ivy Hepler; his sisters: Katie (Austin) Sellers, of Bourbon; Holly (Ryan) Clevenger, of Rochester; his brother, Jeremy (Laura) Hepler; and his grandmother, Beverly Kiester, of Bourbon.
Brandon is preceded in death by his mother, Lucinda Hepler (1/28/1989); his stepmother, Dawn Hepler (8/5/2020); his wife, Jeniffer Hepler (6/15/2018); his paternal grandparents, Wilma and Harvey Hepler; and his maternal grandfather, Robert Fear.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Country Church, 2951 9B Road, Bourbon.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at The Country Church, 2951 9B Road, Bourbon, with Pastor David Stackhouse and Pastor Aaron Talbert presiding. Burial will follow in Sandridge Cemetery, Bourbon.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Brandon and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Hepler family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family’s GoFund me (https://gofund.me/18fe6593) or to Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St. Bourbon, IN 46504) to help with funeral expenses.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
