Gene “Jeep” Jeppesen, age 77 of Hudson, MI, passed away, January 18, 2026, He was born July 14, 1948, in Pennsylvania, the son of Vern & Betty (Nicastro) Jeppesen. Jeep worked as a long haul trucker for Maxon’s Milk Transport. He was a master carpenter in his early years. He is survived by his children, Mike (Renee) Jeppesen, Karen (Ken) Carpenter, Rhonda Washington and Michelle (Wayne) Huff; fifteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Florene Schlegal of Columbus, OH and Delores Wolf Hutchinson of Tucson, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern & Betty Jeppesen; one brother, Vern Jeppesen, one sister, Carol O’Daniels. Per Jeep’s request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements with Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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