RICHMOND HTS. – John “Juke” P. Repetsky, age 94, of Richmond Heights, passed away Aug. 27, 2016, at Holy Family Hospice in Parma.
Born April 11, 1922 in Henry, W. Va., to John and Helen (nee Satkeok) Repetsky, he had been a longtime area resident.
John served with the U.S. Army during World War II, being stationed at Pearl Harbor, surviving the Japanese attack.
After returning home to West Virginia, he worked in the coal mines and met his future wife, Ernestine “Tina” Gasser. After their marriage, they relocated to Cleveland and John worked for TRW until his retirement in 1987.
He enjoyed sports and playing on a West Virginia softball team. He was an avid golfer, getting a hole in one and serving as a golf ranger at Pine Ridge Country Club. He also was an avid bowler, scoring an almost perfect game at 289.
John helped with Boy Scouts when his son was young and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his cat and family.
He is survived by his children, Deborah (Byron) Lee, of Parma, and Dan (Janet) Repetsky, of Northfield Center; grandchildren, Ariel Lee, M.D., of Corvallis, Ore., and Christopher Repetsky, M.D., of Northfield Center; and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years, Tina Repetsky; and 12 siblings.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at the funeral home, with burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Donations suggested to Holy Family Hospice, Parma Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.