GRANBURY, Texas — Karen S. Schrepel, 78, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on the evening of Aug. 14, 2023.

She was born Dec. 30, 1944, at Luke Field Military Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. to parents Dale and Viola Ward, of Bureau County, Ill. A daughter of an U.S. Air Force officer, she developed a love of travel and this love continued throughout her life as she experienced many adventures with family and friends.

Karen met her husband, Milt Schrepel, while attending Kansas State University and they married in 1967. Her journey continued with his career as an U.S. Air Force officer and becoming parents to Dawn and Bryan.

Karen enjoyed her life teaching in public schools, Scouts, and 4-H. Later as a therapeutic riding instructor she partnered her love of horses with children and adults with disabilities.

Karen is survived by her husband, Milt Schrepel, Granbury, Texas; daughter Dawn M. Schrepel, Fort Worth, Texas; son Bryan J. Schrepel, Grapevine, Texas; and sister, Janelle M. Ward, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Family and friends will gather for a celebration of her life in mid-2024 at the BacheMemorial Chapel in Van Orin, Ill.; additional details forthcoming. If you would like to remember Karen, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Wiley Funeral Home

400 Hwy 377 East  

Granbury, TX. 76048

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 19, 2023