1942-2017. Warren David Kebert, age 74,.
Long time resident, and community member, Dave Kebert, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on January 30, 2017 in Santee, CA after a long battle with cancer.
1942-2017. Warren David Kebert, age 74,.
Long time resident, and community member, Dave Kebert, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on January 30, 2017 in Santee, CA after a long battle with cancer.
Dave grew up in Fredonia, Kansas and attended Neodesha High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Meyers (Jeannie). After a short stint in the Air Force, they lived in Kansas City briefly before moving to San Diego to raise their two children. There, he started a successful company, Kebert Printing.
Since 1984, Dave made his home in Alpine, CA, where he was greatly involved in the Kiwanis Club. He served as President in 1990-91, received the Kiwanian of the Year in 2001-02 and 2011-12, received four Distinguished Service Awards and was the recipient of the District Life Membership, the George Hixon Fellowship and the 25 year Legion of Honor awards. Dave was also active with the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor and VFW Post 9578.
Most importantly, Dave was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Jeannie Kebert; their son, Dewey Kebert and wife Sandra; two grandsons, David and Ethan Kebert, all of Alpine, CA; his sister, Chris and family of Arlington, TX; and his sister Ann and family of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Emma Kebert of Fredonia, KS; his daughter, Lisa; and his siblings Carl, Randall, Jim, Elsie, Norma and Edith.
Please join us in celebrating his life Saturday, February 18, 2017, between 11AM and 1PM at the Alpine Community Center, 1850 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Personal condolences can be sent to the Kebert Family at www.elcajonmortuary.com
