Mr. Robert W. Reep, 52 years of age of Maple Lake community, died on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at his residence following a seven-year battle with multiple myeloma.  He was born June 20, 1960, the son of the late Robert Edward Reep and Cornelia Blanco Reep of Bridgeport, WV.

Bob is survived by his wife, Cindy; whom he married on October 6, 1990; two daughters, Katie and Josie at home; a brother, Billy Reep and his wife Amelia of Bridgeport; two sisters, Amy Reep Dodd and husband Gary of Bridgeport and Betsy Reep Collins and husband Michael of Minneapolis, MN; six nephews, Tyler Dodd and his wife Tiffany, Logan Dodd, Cole Dodd, Roman Collins, Isaac Collins and Quintin Reep and one niece, Gabby Reep.

He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and of Fairmont State College with a degree in business and marketing.  Bob was the co-owner, along with his brother of Reep Graphics, a family business started by their father.

Bob believed in supporting his community.  He was very active member of the Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends.  He was on the committee of the annual Reppert-Jamison Golf Tournament, that funded scholarships for students at Bridgeport High School.   He was instrumental in making this event successful.  He also coached Jerry West basketball for his daughter.

Family was so important to Bob.  From family vacations to watching his daughters, nephews and nieces play their sports and activities.  Family was the love of his life.  He was also an avid fan of Bridgeport Indians, West Virginia Mountaineers, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers.      

 

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to either the Bridgeport High School Alumni & Friends, P.O. Box 201, Bridgeport, WV 26330, Rosenbaum Family House, P.O. Box 8228 Morgantown, WV 26506 or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

Friends will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Sam Schwenk presiding. The interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.

The Reep family has entrusted the care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV.

 

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