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Randall S. Kepner 1951-2025

Randall “Randy” Sweigert Kepner, 73, of Edenville, PA entered into the presence of the Lord on January 12, 2025. Randy passed away at Transitions HealthCare at the Shook Home after a 5-month illness.

Randall “Randy” Sweigert Kepner
Randall “Randy” Sweigert Kepner

He was born on April 8, 1951 in Chambersburg, PA to the late Harry Warren and Francis (Sweigert) Kepner. 

He graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1969 and then attended Shippensburg University.

Randy retired from Letterkenny Army Depot where he was a mechanical engineer working on the Patriot Missile. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and all over the world during his time with the government. He particularly enjoyed visiting Germany when his job took him there.

Throughout his life, his faith in Jesus Christ was very important to him. He became a Bible Scholar, spending countless hours reading, studying, and researching the Bible. The book of Romans was his favorite, because of its simple explanation of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Randy was an avid reader and loved learning new things, where he became versed in many topics. He loved music and dancing and was known as “Racko Randy” by family for his winning streak at the game of Racko.

Randy is survived by his sister, Kim Laidig of Lancaster, PA, his loving wife of 28 years, Glynnette (Walker) Disney Kepner and stepchildren; William (Sherry) Disney of Downingtown, PA, Jamie (Mark) Disney Walton of Riverview, FL, Glynis (Scott) Disney Misner of Mont Alto, PA, Dodi (Bradley) Barkdoll of Chambersburg, PA, and Dori Clayton of Chambersburg, PA. 

He is survived by 10 step-grandchildren, Billy (Caitlin) Disney of Warren, NJ, Lisa (Pete) Chim of Downingtown, PA, Brittiny (James) Mottola of Riverview, FL, Kelcey Hann of St. Thomas, PA, Tyler Walton of Berlin, PA, Isaiah Walton of Tallahassee, FL, Randi Bray of Chambersburg, PA, Trevor Walck of Mont Alto, PA, Ian Clayton of Fort Loudon, PA, Makena Clayton of Shippensburg, PA and 11 step-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Moody Bible Institute, which was dear to his heart.

“But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NASB

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website. 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Randall S. Kepner, please visit the flower store.


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