Alfred E. Hepler, 86, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 2:50 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Nappanee, to Ed and Laura (Cripe) Hepler. He was a lifetime area resident. Alfred was a farmer and a truck driver. He served during World War II. He married Bonnie Jean Grimm on Oct. 11, 1947.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter: Elaine (Steve) Hartman, Goshen, Ind.; grandchildren: Brittney and Taylor Hartman; brother: Robert (Betty) Hepler, Nappanee; and sister: Opal Mishler, Kokomo.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. The funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. Monday, June 9, also at the funeral home. Pastor Rick Gering of Sugar Grove Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.