– December 3, 2023
Loren passed gently and peacefully in his sleep 12/3/2023, at age 89. He spent some of his best life in Summit County post retirement, 1996-2010. Loren’s love for his home in Frisco propelled him to work with Frisco Historic Park in the restoration of cabins for public tours and displays of its historic artifacts. He helped design and build the first Senior Center raised garden beds to provide for local food banks. Loren also took a very special role in helping to design and build the first two Habitat for Humanity homes in Summit County. Health issues drove him to return to the Chicago Metro area. Loren continued to help create the local ReStore for Habitat for Humanity, and settled into giving his best over the last 10 years to the local Conservation Foundation’s Green Earth Harvest certified organic farm. His history and knowledge of repairing all forms of farm equipment, provided his breeding ground for continuing innovation. A previous farm manager noted: “He brings so much to the table as he comes to the farm every day, always leaving us in a better spot. The farm runs on Loren Schepers, our titan tinker.” The father of eight, grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of two. A quiet, gentle giant among us.