Mildred E. (Smith) Keppen

Mildred E. (Smith) Keppen, 86, formerly of Geigertown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Wyomissing Health & Rehab Center, where she received exemplary care. Born in Ridley Township in Delaware County, she was the daughter of late Sydney L. and the late Gertrude V. (Thomas) Smith. She was the widow of Gary A. Keppen.

In addition to taking care of her home and raising her family, Millie and Gary owned and operated two Pottstown gas stations. She worked as a school bus driver, a caregiver and a cook, where in each role she shared the greatest of her talents in feeding and caring for others. Millie was an avid fisherwoman, a voracious reader, a lover of birds and had the greenest thumb you could imagine. Her Keppen Family picnics were the highlight of many a summer. Millie was one of those few people who always lucky, which influenced her love for raffles, casinos and bingo.

Mildred is survived by sons William R. Keppen, husband of Stacey, and Lawrence E. Keppen, and her daughter, Dawn Marie Deering. Her heart held a most special love for her siblings: sisters Faith Smay, Melody Suchowicki, Patricia Cisowski, Renee Canon, the late Marie Cahill the late Grace Colon, and brothers Robert Smith and the late Sydney Smith. In addition to her children, Millie leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many beautiful memories.

Services will be held at the Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home in the Spring 2026. 

Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC., Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.