Submitted by: Dan Rich

William D. Paeplow

July 12, 1933 - Nov. 1, 2001

South Bend Tribune 11/4/2001

William D. "Bill" Paeplow, 68, of South Bend, Ind., passed from this life on the morning of November 1st in the I.U. Medical Center, Indianapolis, following a brief illness. Mr. Paeplow is survived by his wife, Janice A. (Eddleton); three married children, John M. (LeeAnn) Paeplow, Stephen D. (Susan) Paeplow, all of South Bend, and Linda E. (Robert) Kline of Mendon, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Michael and Cheryl Paeplow, Andrew and Sarah Paeplow, and Lauryn, Matthew, Rebekah and Elizabeth Kline. He is also survived by his sister, Muriel Perry of Richmond, Va. He was born July 12, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, to John K. and Della (Hill) Paeplow, who preceded him in death. A graduate of Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and History, he served briefly in the ministry before a lengthy career in the insurance business. His work experience included all aspects of his chosen profession from claims to sales management and marketing, culminating in a vice presidency with Associates Corp. in South Bend prior to their relocation to Dallas, Texas. Most recently he worked in Mendon, Mich., assisting son-in-law, Robert Kline, with the daily operation of Maple Shade Farms. He was semi-retired at the time of his death.

Mr. Paeplow, "Bill" to all his friends, was a gregarious and engaging individual who served the Church of Christ in many capacities from Minister and Elder to common servant of God. His love for his family, especially his grandchildren, showed in every aspect of his life. To those who knew him well, his passing will create a void which can never be filled. He is with the Lord now and will be there to meet us on that special day.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the Hickey Funeral Home, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, 219-289-1000, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. in the Hickey Funeral Home. Interment and graveside services will be held at the St. Joseph Memorial Park immediately following. Pastor David Honeycutt of the Deer Run Church of Christ will preside at the funeral. At the family's request, donations may be made in Mr. Paeplow's name to the following: Cincinnati Bible Seminary and College, 2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204, and to Lake James Christian Assembly, 1880 W. 275 N., Angola, IN 46703.