Celebrating the life of
Kurtis "Kurt" Kreplin
January 21, 1962 - July 15, 2026
Kurtis "Kurt" Kreplin, age 64, of Rincon, passed away, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. He was born on January 21, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Jerald Kreplin and Betty Schultz Kreplin. Kurt graduated from Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, Michigan, where he loved sports and lettered seven times. He attended Olivet College in Michigan his freshman year on a football scholarship and lettered that year. He then transferred to Oklahoma State University, where he joined the OSU Cowboys football team as a walk-on for a year under Coach Jimmy Johnson. He graduated from OSU with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and was always proud to be an OSU Cowboy.
Kurt worked at Mercruiser in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Hartford, Wisconsin, for twelve years. He then spent more than 25 years at International Paper, progressing from Regional Human Resources Manager to Senior Employee Relations Manager at the corporate level, where he was responsible for 125 locations before retiring in 2019.
He was always proud to be part of the International Paper family and cherished the many coworkers he knew during his time there.
Kurt was a member of Compassion Christian Church, Effingham Campus, in Rincon. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, watching his favorite sports teams (Oklahoma State, the Dallas Cowboys, and Notre Dame), and traveling. He especially loved spending time with family and friends and watching his grandchildren play sports. Kurt was witty, generous, and hardworking. He had a big heart and loved helping those in need. Family always came first; he was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was so proud of his family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jerald Kreplin.
He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Sherri Myers Kreplin of Rincon; his two daughters, Katy Sikes and her husband Justin of Rincon, and Kelly Henson and her husband David of Collierville, Tennessee; his four grandchildren, Marley, Cooper, George, and Chandler; his mother, Betty Kreplin of Enid, Oklahoma; his brother, Kevin Kreplin and his wife Cheryl of Edmond, Oklahoma; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
The family will receive friends at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until just prior to the service. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Kurt Kreplin's honor to the American Stroke Association or the American Heart Association.
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of Kurt Kreplin. Kurt was my former boss, a trusted friend, and one of the most important mentors in my career. He was an exceptional employee relations leader whose guidance, confidence, and generosity helped shape the professional and leader I am today. I will always be grateful for his mentorship and friendship. My heartfelt condolences go to Sherri and the entire Kreplin family. Kurt will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
- Matt Varble , Mt. Pleasant , SC
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences!!
- The Ranews, Rincon, Ga
Thinking of you all. Praying for comfort. Angell and Steve
- Angell and Steve Usher, Savannah, Georgia
We were extremely saddened by the news of Kurt's sudden passing. Kurt was a warm and compassionate individual who always had chuckle in his voice and loved being with friends having a good time. Jan and I offer our deepest sympathies to Sherri and the entire Kreplin family. Kurt will be missed by all of us in The Villages that knew him and were blessed to call him a friend. Rest in peace my friend. Charlie and Jan Douglas
- Charlie and Jan Douglas, The Villages , FL
So sorry for your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Scott and Tracy Monferdini , The Villages , Florida
Our hearts are broken at the loss of Kurt. He is a dear friend who loved Sherri and his family deeply. He was quick to laugh and tell a good story. We send our deep, heartfelt sympathies to Sherri and the whole family during this difficult time. We pray for God's peace and comfort as they navigate the days ahead without Kurt but hope they know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Glenn and Shannan Morgan, Summertown , TN
I'm so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. He was one of the “good guys”. I will miss him.
- Michael Freundschuh, The Villages, FL
Kurt was a close friend and co-worker. We are deeply saddened by his passing. We will miss him with all our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to Sherri and the Kreplin family. May your hearts be soothed by happy memories. We will forever remember the exceptional man!
- Randy & Kathy Morton, Murfreesboro , TN
My heartfelt condolences to Sherri and the entire Kreplin family! Kurt was a neighbor and a good friend. I will miss playing an occasional golf game with him and will always remember him as my biggest cheerleader of my golf game ( even though it was not great). He was a kind and caring person who always had a smile and willing to lend a hand! I will play my next golf game for you! RIP my friend!
- Patti Elich, Bluffton, Sc
I am heartbroken over the news of Kurt's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Sherri and the entire Kreplin family! Kurt was a neighbor and a good friend. I will miss playing an occasional golf game with him and will always remember him as my biggest cheerleader of my golf game ( even though it was not great). He was a kind and caring person who always had a smile and willing to lend a hand! I will play my next golf game for you! RIP my friend!
- Patti Elich, Bluffton, Sc
So sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. We are send many positive thoughts and prayers to you all!
- Scott and Kristin Miller, Myrtle Beach, SC
To Sherri, Katy, and Kelly and the Kreplin family please accept my condolences for your loss. We lived in the Williamsburg neighborhood with you all. Our son Lance was good friends with Katy and Kelly. Kelly and I are friends on fb and we just learned of your move back to Rincon a few years back. May God bless you with His peace. Dawn
- Dawn Burgstiner , Rincon , GA
Katie and Kelly I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. He was always so nice when we met. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
- Sally Altman Bradshaw, Savannah , Ga
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Kurtis at MerCruiser and Mercury Marine. He was a great friend. I was looking forward to a golf game in The Villages. He will be missed by many!
- Ronald Nielsen, Elkhart Lake, WI
Our hearts break for your loss. May you find peace in happy memories and each other. all our love ~ scott & mj
- Scott & MJ Means, Edmond, OK
Alison and I are deeply saddened to hear of Kurt's passing. Kurt was the finest leader I ever had the privilege of working alongside, someone whose guidance, confidence, and generosity shaped not only my career, but the kind of person and professional I strive to be. He was a remarkable mentor who invested in people, believed in their potential, and helped them grow. Kurt touched so many lives. He had a gift for making people feel valued, for offering encouragement at just the right moment, and for bringing warmth and laughter wherever he went. Those of us fortunate enough to know him will carry his influence and his memory with us always. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sherri, and the entire Kreplin family. May you find comfort in the love he had for each of you and in the many joyful memories shared by friends near and far. Kurt will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
- Tom and Alison Nutting, Andover, KS
Karen and I are so sad to hear of Kurt's passing, our prayers are with Sherri, Kelly, Katie, and all the family. Kurt was my friend, we shared many warm and fun experiences with him and Sherri. From dinners, to Friday night fire place visits, and cruises. I worked with Kurt for many years and depended on his loyalty, wisdom, common sense, and HR expertise. Truly he was the best HR leader I had the pleasure to work with in my career. I will always value his guidance and friendship. Kurt will be missed deeply. Until we meet again... Jamey and Karen Barnes
- James Barnes, BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana
Sherri, Terri and I are so saddened to hear of your loss. Kurt was a good friend and mentor. We will be keeping you in our prayers.
- Robert & Terri Beattie, Old Monroe, MO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Sat, July 18, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sat, July 18, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200

