Robert Reverend Pepe

Pepe, Rev. Robert F., 87, retired Catholic priest, died Monday, August 27, 2012. Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 30, and Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2012, both at St. Elizabeth Chapel at Catholic Care Center. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery. Father Pepe was born on November 12, 1924, in Buffalo, N.Y. He prepared for the priesthood at Christ the King Seminary in Buffalo and Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1950 for the Diocese of Wichita. Father Pepe served as Pastor in the following parishes: St. Rose of Lima, Columbus; Immaculate Conception, West Mineral (twice); Holy Savior, Wichita; St. Joseph, Andale; and St. John, Iola. He retired from parish ministry in 1996. He was residing at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita at the time of his death. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Joseph Campagna, Barbara Campagna, Richard Pepe, Janice Talty, and Judith Rittling. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.