8. Jerome (Harry) Pepka (photo) was born on 20 Jan 1907 in Detroit, Mi. He was buried in Aug 1963 in Mount Olivet Cemetary, Detroit, Mi.. Buried at Mount Olivet Cemetary, Lot 859 Sec H. He died on 9 Aug 1963 in Detroit, Mi. He has reference number 0007. Resided at 9340 Moffet, Detroit, Michigan. Worked at Packard Motor Co. Recieved recongition for developement of a wrench used in the assembly of aircraft engines. Harry, is known for installing the first AM Radio in a Packard Automobile. In later years had business on Van Dyke Rd. named Papke's Photo Studio. The store had a variety store in the front portion with a soda bar, the studio was in the rear of the store building. He was married to Thornetia Grubbe Pepka on 27 Nov 1930 in Detroit, Mi. Date reflects the marriage in the Catholic Church, they were married prior to this date outside of the church since Thornetia was not Catholic.
9.
Thornetia Grubbe Pepka (photo) was born on 3
Jun 1913 in Boyne City, MI. She was baptized on 22 May 1937 in Detroit, Mi.
She was buried in Jan 1959 in Mount Olivet Cemetary, Detroit, Mi.. Buried at
Mount Olivet Cemetary, Lot 859 Sec H. She died on 3 Jan 1959 in Detroit, Mi.
Buired at Mt. Olivet Cemetary, Detroit, Michigan.
She has reference number 0007. Grubbe family is from the Bown City, Michigan
area. Children were:
4 i.
Donald Pepka Sr..
ii. Mary
Louise Pepka Macak (photo) was born on 20 Jan 1937.
Phone: (602) 889-2362 She was confirmed in 1946 in Detroit, Mi. She has reference
number 0012. Moved to Arizona in 1980.
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