Loretta L. Krepps (January 22, 1936-October 15, 2022)
Loretta L. Krepps, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born on January 22, 1936, to Hugh Mabury and Berniece (White) Mabury. She grew up attending Peach Tree General Baptist Church where her grandpa was a preacher. She was born and raised in Piedmont, Missouri, educated in a one room schoolhouse until completing the 8th grade, and then she attended and graduated from Piedmont High School in 1953.
Loretta lived a full, faith-filled life with lots of love and laughter. She was a loving daughter to her beloved parents. At 17 she married her high-school sweetheart, Bob Wymore, and enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Together they created a beautiful family with five children. After Bob’s passing, Loretta was blessed to find love once again on a blind date with Bob Krepps. She was married to him for 29 wonderful years. They were blessed to blend their two families together and create lots of amazing memories.
During her lifetime, she worked at New Era Shirt Factory, the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, was a homemaker and she retired from the Admitting Department at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in 1993. She enjoyed travelling, doing needlework, she was an avid Cardinals baseball fan, and she was known for being a great cook.
Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Wymore and surviving Robert L. Krepps; loving mother of Steve (Patricia) Wymore, Mark (Patti) Wymore, the late Dennis Wymore, Kellie (Mike) Wymore, Jill (Shawn) Bloss, Rebecca (Rick) Koenemann, Ruth (Ron) Mansfield, Renee (Mike) Norman and Ricky (Shari) Krepps; adoring grandma of Nick (Maggie) Wymore, Kaitlyn (Jared) Richardson, Rob Wymore, Haley Wymore, Nick Siebold, Christian Siebold, Rachel (Ryan) Huxel, Regan (Dylan) Gildehaus, Robin (Zach) Koch, Ryan Mansfield, Joe Norman, Matt Norman, Josh Norman, Alexis Krepps, Brock Krepps, Christine Woiwood and Samantha Woiwood; doting great-grammy of Brayden Wymore, Brynlee Wymore, Blayke Wymore, Graham Richardson, Weston Huxel and Harper Koch; dearest sister to Joyce (the late Bob) Huff, Doyle (the late Mary) Mabury and Ray (Jewell) Mabury; dear sister-in-law to Ronnie (Dieanna) Krepps, daughter-in-law to the late Robert H. (Florence) Krepps, special aunt to many nieces and nephews, and sweet friend to Judy Brunette, Vickie Brown, Ann Vollet and the late Pansy Hayden. She will also be deeply missed by her fur babies Daisy, Molly & Coco.
She fought long and hard, and now it is time for her to rest. Her strength and unwavering faith have been an inspiration to us all. She will be forever missed.
Services: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Monday, October 24, 10 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. While flowers are appreciated, the family would also welcome donations in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research: https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/mypage/134103/2023. Visitation Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Our sympathies to the family
All of you are in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss Steve, Mark, Kelly and Jill, your mom was a sweet lady and The Wymore family is still a family we Haydens love so much and will always share lots of memories, camping, neighborhood fun and much more.
We love you all so very much our thoughts and prayers are with you all and Im so happy she is in the arms of Jesus now and not suffering.
God Bless
Our sympathy to you and your family. We would join you on the 24th but we have doctor appointment. Know of our thoughts and prayers. May she enjoy the peace of Christ.
Sending our love and prayers to all of you at Aunt Loretta’s passing. She was a very special person that helped make life easier for me during some hard times as I was growing up. So thankful to know she’s living in heaven today completely well again.
Steve, Mark, Kelly and Jill
The Hugh and Bernice Mabury Family
The Bob Krepps Family
May your heart and your faith in God stay fixed on Him, as you are going through this difficult journey. Always know He is holding your hand and will not let go. Isaiah 4:10
Remember your roots at Peach Tree Church and precious memories. My love to all.
Our sincere sympathies to all of Loretta’s family. She was a great woman, neighbor, and friend. We had many wonderful memories back in the old neighborhood. May the peace of Christ carry her home and comfort all of you.
The Frank and Virginia Riffert Family
She was such a nice, friendly woman. Our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Condolences to all the family.. she will be missed dearly. Loretta and I have been dear friends for many years . I will miss seeing her and talking to her . Prayers
So sorry to your family for this loss. Aunt Loretta was a beautiful person. May she rest in peace with Jesus.