Obituary of Ziggy Kepczynski

Zbiginew “Ziggy” Kepczynski – A Celebration of Life gathering for Ziggy Kepczynski, 74, of West Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Mausoleum Chapel of Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington.  

Ziggy Kepczynski passed away December 19, 2023.  Born in Holstein, Germany, he was a son of the late Miroslaw and Anna Sagan Kepczynski. Ziggy served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam from 1970-1971. Ziggy was a devoted father, husband, brother, Pop Pop, and friend. He loved fishing and hunting with his brothers. Ziggy loved watching NASCAR, football, old western and war movies. Ziggy created many beautiful pieces of furniture with his amazing carpentry skills and loved sharing his carpentry skills with others. Ziggy will live on in all who loved him. He will be deeply missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.  

Ziggy is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Julie Kepczynski; daughter, Amy Ann Wenner of Oceanport, NJ; stepson, John Carl Johnson of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Thomas J. Wenner, Hailey Sistar, Cody Sistar, Kaila Ward (Andrew); brothers, John Kepczynski, Michael Kepczynski, Edward Kepczynski (Susie), Chester Kepczynski; sisters, Maryann Mikulicz (Michael), Barbara Kepczynski and a large and loving extended family.  Ziggy was predeceased by his parents. 

The family requests no flowers, please. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.