David Paul Klepich

David Paul Klepich, 84, of Parker, Idaho, passed away on October 21, 2026, at his home. Dave was born on November 28, 1941, in Oklahoma and grew up in Red Lodge, Montana, where he was raised by his parents, Doris Kowcun and Peter Klepich. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana Western and a master’s degree from Brigham Young University.

On November 12, 1963, Dave married his sweetheart, Roberta Hutchinson, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together, they built a loving home and raised eight children over 46 years of marriage, until Roberta’s passing in 2010. Dave was fortunate to find love again when he married Peggy Poore on September 2, 2011. They shared 15 wonderful years filled with love, companionship and laughter.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dave found great joy and purpose in serving others. Throughout his life, he faithfully served in numerous church callings, including as bishop, high councilman and stake mission leader. Dave spent 40 years as a research librarian at Idaho National Laboratory, a career he genuinely loved and took great pride in. A lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity, Dave delighted in discovering new things and sharing what he learned with others. He was a gifted storyteller who loved a good conversation and always had a story to tell.

Dave is survived by his wife, Peggy, of Parker; six daughters, Rebecca Snow (JW) Kennedy of Sterling, Nebraska, Sela K. Parsons of Rigby, Naomi (John) Powell of Idaho Falls, Elizabeth (Wayne) Harding of Idaho Falls, Mary (Andy) Boyle of Rigby, and Harmony Poore of Rigby; six sons, Peter Gabriel (Heather) Klepich of Idaho Falls, David Israel (Brittani) Klepich of Portland, Oregon, Michael Jedediah (Joseph) Klepich of Portland, Oregon, Jackson (Hollie) Poore of South Jordan, Utah, Lincoln (Katie) Poore of Lehi, Utah, and Enoch (Melanie) Poore of Rigby; his sister, Suzanne (Patrick) Fitzgerald of San Francisco; 35 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roberta, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Parker LDS Chapel, 132 N. Center St., Parker. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, October 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel, and again Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Parker Cemetery, under the direction of Eckersell Funeral Home.