Neil Glenn Kepner

Neil Glenn Kepner, 86, of DeKalb IL passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Neil was born on January 22, 1936, in St. Elmo, IL, he was the only child of Floyd and Laura (Ernest) Kepner. He was predeceased by his parents, and he leaves behind his wife Terry Kepner, Son Nelson (Charlene) Kepner, daughter Sue Garrison, step-children, Donny (Anamaria) Geralds, Jeffery (Kimberly) Geralds, David Geralds, granddaughter Emily (Shaugnessy) Garvey and great grandson Rorric Liam Neil Garvey.

Neil proudly served his country in the Army at the rank of corporal spending his time in linguistics. After leaving the Army he worked as a traveling tax auditor while going to school to earn his CPA. Neil retired after a long career at Northern Illinois University in their accounting department in the College of Business. Soon after retiring he started a tax accounting firm where he spent loving hours working and building lifelong friendships.

When not found in his office Neil spent his time hunting, fishing or walking his dog Gracie Mae on the nature trail. Neil's greatest joy and passion was being a loving husband, father, grandfather and recently great grandfather.

A visitation will be held at Finch Funeral Home at 310 Oak St. DeKalb IL Friday July 1 ^st from 2pm-6pm; all are welcome. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 6:00pm. Cremation was entrusted to Finch Crematory.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Lupus Foundation of America. Arrangements made were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.