Douglas William Erpelding (May 16, 1943 - February 07, 2025)

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Douglas William Erpelding
  • May 16, 1943
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  • February 07, 2025

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Douglas William Erpelding, age 81 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1943, in Waterloo, the son of William and Ethel Erpelding. Doug was a graduate of Jesup High School. Doug worked for Cardinal Construction and then finished his career as a Plans Examiner for the city of Waterloo. He retired and moved to Orlando, FL in September of 2011. He was a member of the South Orlando Baptist Church, in Orlando, Florida. Doug was united in marriage to Jennifer Lee Erpelding, November 14, 1970. Doug enjoyed many activities over the years including woodworking, sail boating, camping, fishing, golfing, line dancing, prison ministry and telling stories any chance he had. He enjoyed being “BPA” to Drew and Cade Erpelding. Doug is survived by his son, Jason and daughter-in-law, Anne Erpelding; grandsons, Drew and Cade Erpelding, brothers Wendell Erpelding and Bruce (Jan) Erpelding, sister-in-law Dona (Don) Wildeboer and several nieces and nephews.
A service for Doug will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March, 8th, 2025 at South Orlando Baptist Church. Family and some friends will head to the Prayer and Praise Garden at the First Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida with David Crowe officiating.

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  1. Rick Bauer says:
    08 Mar 2025
    I knew Doug from his years as a city inspector with the Waterloo inspection department, Cedar Falls Bible Conferences and Doug and Jennifer were my parents neighbors when they lived at 1551 Glenny Ave. in Waterloo. I assisted them in that sale 13 years ago March 6th 2012 when the loaded up and moved to Florida. Doug was always kind, respectful and a gentleman. I am sure his legacy will carry on with the family and friends that new him! Thoughts and prayers for peace and confidence that you will see each other again in eternity.

  2. Mike Strubel says:
    04 Mar 2025
    I knew him when he wrote building permits for Waterloo. Always had a smile and time to visit with me. He was a really nice guy, almost enjoyed spending money for a building permit. Glad to know him. Sorry for your loss.

  3. Ron Kelderman says:
    04 Mar 2025
    Our sympathy and condolences to the entire Erpelding family. We met Doug at our church when we first moved to Waterloo. What a wonderful, kind, and faithful guy ! I still remember him giving us our first lawn mower when we bought our first house even though I suspect he was not flush with money at the time.
    He had a heart of gold ! You will be missed my friend.
    We will see you again in heaven.

  4. Samuel Ramos Garcia lit a candle:
    01 Mar 2025
    Lit since March 1, 2025 at 3:36:29 PM

  5. Samuel Ramos Garcia says:
    01 Mar 2025
    I will always remember you. See you soon.

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