Beau R Kepler

BARBERTON---Beau Robert Kepler, 43, died February 10 at his parent's Barberton, Ohio residence. He was born January 17, 1969 in Barberton to John and Irene (Winkler) Kepler who survive him in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Beau was a 1987 graduate of Norton High School, attended Ashland College and transferred to the University of Akron where he played football on a full scholarship for three years. He also played football for the Canton Wolfpack, and in the European League for the Upsala Panthers in Sweden. Beau was an entrepreneur who owned and managed many Akron University area properties. In addition to having a beautiful smile, an engaging personality, and a tremendous repertoire of facts and knowledge ranging from sports to history, music, media, politics, travel and locale, Beau also was an avid practitioner of physical conditioning and training, and a gourmet cook. Survivors include the love of his life, Laura (Hrabusa) Kepler, daughter Alexandra, sons Jacob and Caleb, brother and sister-in-law Marc and Krystal (Butcher) Kepler, nephews Luke and Owen, paternal grandmother Rita (Kepler)Young, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Beau was preceded in death by his grandparents, William B. Kepler, and Stephen and Theresa Winkler. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204-6th St. NW., Barberton. Private Family Interment at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery.