Merlin W. "Kep" Keplinger

Merlin "Kep" was born May 3, 1931 in Salina, KS and passed away October 17th at Hospice House in Olathe, KS.

He married the love of his life Betty Barnhart in 1952 after only 2 weeks of dating. Betty passed away in. 2016. They were married for 64 years.

They had 3 children, Joy (Eric Livengood) of Olathe, KS. Ron (Diana) of Wellsville, KS and Melinda Keplinger of Olathe, KS.

He also leaves grandchildren Jason (Jodie) Livengood, Kyle (Jodi) Livengood, Ashley (Glenn) Coderre, Alex (Baylee) Keplinger, Joe (Ari) Howell, and Samantha (Josh) Brandt.

Also leaving great grandchildren Holly Livengood, Emma (Claire) Livengood, Brady Livengood, Addison Livengood, Kenadee Stewart, Caden Livengood, Ramsey Keplinger, Ronnie Brandt, Harry Howell, Shelby Molina and Eli Molina

He leaves many nieces, nephews, a brother-in-law and so many friends.

Casual attire

He was a 1949 graduate of Wyandotte High School, KCKS

He served on the USS Rochester

He was employed by the Federal Aviation Agency

He was member of the First United Methodist Church.

He Volunteered at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office

Donations may be made to Cedar Lake Village, Good Samaritan Nursing Home and Hospice House all of Olathe.