John Keplinger, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 while riding his motorcycle in the Texas Hill Country.

John is survived by his wife, Marlene Keplinger; his sons, Michael and Andrew Keplinger; his daughter, Alycia Watts and her husband Jeff; grandchildren, Blake and Cassidy; his mother, Margaret Keplinger; and his sisters, Carol Sasek, Kathy Conowall, Ann Whitmire, and their families.

John lived and died with an adventurous heart. He flew aerobatics, was an avid photographer, and traveled the world over. He had a passion for baseball and he engineered designs in modern day technology. We hold him in our hearts and we will love him forever.

A Memorial Celebration of John’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Earthman Southwest Chapel, 12555 South Kirkwood, Stafford, with the Rev. Philip Lloyd, officiating.