Clarence Krepps Jr.

Clarence Krepps Jr., age 77, of Alta, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. There will be no services at this time. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Clarence was born October 19, 1946 to Clarence W. and Doris (Taflinger) Krepps in Macomb, Illinois. He was raised in Bushnell, Illinois where he attended school at Bushnell-Prairie City High School until his graduation in 1964. He attended college at Western Illinois University where he was also an employee. Clarence graduated in 1974 with a degree in Public Administration and Political Science. He served as the first Storm Lake City Administrator from 1978 – 1996. From 1996 – 1998, Clarence served as City Administrator in Kalispell, Montana. He returned to Storm Lake to work as Public Relations Manager for Kuehl and Payer from 1997 until his retirement in 2015. On February 5, 1966, Clarence was united in marriage to Marsha E. Cobb at the First Baptist Church in Macomb, Illinois. They were blessed with two children: Vincent Matthew and Valora Michelle. Clarence entered the United States Army on February 14, 1966 where he completed basic training at Fort Hood in Texas. He spent most of his service stationed in Baumholder, Germany and was discharged in January 1968. In his free time, Clarence loved golfing. This was hard for him to give up when he could no longer play. His last golfing season, he played close to 300 rounds. He loved Spector Sports, especially the Packers, Nascar, Formula One, and Indie cars. He was known as a negotiator, stubborn, and always up for a good joke. His mother said, “He never knew a stranger”! Clarence is survived by his beloved wife: Marsha E. Cobb of Alta, Iowa; children: Vincent Krepps (Jeanna) of San Antonio, Texas; Valora Dixon of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren: Trevor (Kate) Krepps; Tayla Krepps; Tyler Krepps; Tristan Krepps; Ashlyn Dixon; Jaiden Dixon; Gage Dixon; great-grandchild: Kaden Krepps; brother-in-law: Michael (Christie) Cobb; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Doris Krepps and parents-in-law: Dean and Shirley Cobb.

Clarence Krepps Jr.

October 19, 1946 - December 20, 2023