Leon “Ski” Tschepikiewski, 71, of Perkasie, PA, passed away on October 30th, 2018, from complications of a stroke, while on vacation in Sydney, Australia.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Joan (Halloran) Tschepikiewski.
Leon is the son of the late Anna and Dimitri Tschepikiewski.
“Ski”, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Olney High School in 1965. He immediately entered the US Marine Corps where he bravely served for four years with tours in Vietnam, Morocco and Germany, and became a Kennel Master in the K-9 unit.
Ski enlisted in the USAF Reserves in 1983 and served at Willow Grove AFB. He retired in 2007 as a Senior Master Sergeant. He leaves behind several dear friends from the 913th Security Police Force where he was dubbed “MacGyver” for his ability to find a solution for any issue that arose when they were in the field or on maneuvers. He was recalled to duty on 9/11 and served 2 years on call at Willow Grove AFB.
He worked as a printing press operator at Paramount Packaging in Chalfont for 20 years then continued that profession at Fres-co System USA in Telford before retiring in 2014.
Ski continued his education by taking night courses at Bucks County Community College and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 2000.
He enjoyed bow hunting in his earlier years and target shooting with his two brothers and nephew in the past few years. He was an avid gun collector and expert marksman when he served in the USAFR at Willow Grove.
His pride and joy were his few acres of land in Bedminster Township which he lovingly referred to as “the south forty”.
He enjoyed raising his German shepherds with his daughter and was very skilled at training his dogs.
Ski enlisted in the USAF Reserves in 1983 and served at Willow Grove AFB. He retired in 2007 as a Senior Master Sergeant. He leaves behind several dear friends from the 913th Security Police Force where he was dubbed “MacGyver” for his ability to find a solution for any issue that arose when they were in the field or on maneuvers. He was recalled to duty on 9/11 and served 2 years on call at Willow Grove AFB.
He worked as a printing press operator at Paramount Packaging in Chalfont for 20 years then continued that profession at Fres-co System USA in Telford before retiring in 2014.
Ski continued his education by taking night courses at Bucks County Community College and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 2000.
He enjoyed bow hunting in his earlier years and target shooting with his two brothers and nephew in the past few years. He was an avid gun collector and expert marksman when he served in the USAFR at Willow Grove.
His pride and joy were his few acres of land in Bedminster Township which he lovingly referred to as “the south forty”.
He enjoyed raising his German shepherds with his daughter and was very skilled at training his dogs.
He has gone too soon but he will never be forgotten by his family and friends.
From Ski's Widow Joan:
"We are awaiting news from Arlington for his ashes internment date;
I will attach a photo of his memorial service as his remains are in an ammo box from his USAF Reserve unit...your members will get a kick out of that as did his unit members from the 913th security force at Willow Grove who attended his service... they said a fitting tribute for this veteran."
I will attach a photo of his memorial service as his remains are in an ammo box from his USAF Reserve unit...your members will get a kick out of that as did his unit members from the 913th security force at Willow Grove who attended his service... they said a fitting tribute for this veteran."
