E. Lyle Pepin

E. Lyle Pepin, age 80 of Concord Twp., OH passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Vista Springs Quail Highlands, Concord Twp. He was born December 21, 1941 in East Cleveland. Lyle was raised in Geneva, Ohio on his parents’ grape and fruit farm. After graduating from Spencer High School, he attended Bowling Green University on a basketball scholarship, earning his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and thereafter, a Master’s Degree in Economics from Michigan State University. After college he served in the Army in Vietnam achieving the rank of Captain and being awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Lyle worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for the entirety of his career, eventually retiring from his role as Corporate Secretary. Lyle was an all-around athlete, particularly excelling at basketball; he was inducted into the Ashtabula County Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. He was also an avid golfer, playing with his father when he was young and continuing throughout his life. He and Carol also traveled extensively, and enjoyed experiencing new cultures and others’ way of life. At the same time, he loved his time spent traveling the United States and particularly enjoyed his time in Gulf Shores, Alabama where he and Carol spent much of the winter for many years. Family was paramount in Lyle’s life – his dedication to them was unwavering. Lyle was also a man of God, whose strong Christian faith guided his life until his passing. Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Carolyn A. (Petro) Pepin; children: Michelle Metzger, Lyle (David Dzurinda) Pepin and Erica (Ian Whinnem) Stefanik; grandchildren: Shelby and Ellia Metzger and Tommy Stefanik. Preceding Lyle in death are his parents: Everett and June Pepin. The family will receive friends and family from 3:00 – 5:00 pm Friday, December 2, 2022 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A memorial service with US Army Military Honors will be held immediately following at 5:00 pm Friday, December 2, 2022 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to The Salvation Army of Painesville, 69 Pearl St., Painesville, Ohio 44077 (SalvationArmyUSA.org) and the USO (at USO.org). Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

E. Lyle Pepin

December 21, 1941 - November 19, 2022