Heinz Kepper

Kepper, Heinz JuergenMADISON-Heinz Juergen Kepper, age 70, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. He was born on Sept. 11, 1939, in Wuppertal, Germany, the son of Heinz Kurt Kepper and Helene Ida Hunger. Heinz immigrated to the United States in 1955 with his family and settled in Kenosha. After graduating from Kenosha Bradford High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968. He married Lynn Louise Graebner in 1976. Heinz worked at the State Laboratory of Hygiene as a microbiologist, in the Virology Department, until his retirement in 1995. Heinz was a loving husband, proud father and loyal friend, who looked for the good in others and always had a smile on his face. He embraced his German heritage and kept up many contacts with friends and family in Germany. Heinz was a lifelong skier and loved to teach others to ski. He also loved to walk the woods and beaches of Door County. Heinz is survived by his wife, Lynn; son, Andrew (Lindsey); granddaughter, Fischer Frances; brother, Martin (Karen); as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, with the Rev. Lisa Schoenwetter and the Rev. Phil Haslanger presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Heinzs memory may be made to Door County Land Trust, Live Strong Foundation or HospiceCare Inc.Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608) 221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Heinzs memory may be made to Door County Land Trust, Live Strong Foundation or HospiceCare Inc. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Service: A memorial service will be held at LAKE EDGE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, with the Rev. Lisa Schoenwetter and the Rev. Phil Haslanger presiding.