James "Jim" Creps

James “Jim” Creps, age 77, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away unexpectedly as the result of natural causes, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was spending time with his family in Hudson, Indiana when he passed. Jim was born on July 19, 1946, the son of  Robert and Virginia (Pearson) Creps in Kendallville, Indiana.

Jim grew up in Ligonier and graduated from Ligonier High School in 1965. He then obtained Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration from IPFW in Fort Wayne. He was baptized at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier and faithfully attended the church his entire life.

Jim carried on the family tradition of baking and was the third generation to own and operate the well known, and well loved, Crep’s Bakery in Ligonier. He retired from the bakery in 2012 and took up golfing full time. He also became a beloved part of the Fashion Farm tradition, working part time year round “making the donuts” and working 7 days a week every October baking thousands of the famous Pumpkin donuts. Jim enjoyed spending time with his friends, which almost always involved golf, was an avid basketball fan, and a huge fan of Notre Dame.

Jim will be greatly missed by his daughter, Heather (Roger) McBride of Albion, Indiana; son, Jim (Nicole) Greiter of Mason, Michigan; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Vicki (Dennis) Berkey of Fremont, Indiana; along with two nephews.

Family and friends were received from 1-3 & 5-7 pm on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. The family will host a celebration of Jim’s life from 2-4 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Woods Too, 6500 S 1170 E, Hudson, IN 46747. A time of sharing memories will begin at 3PM.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jim may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 300 Ravine Park Drive, Ligonier, IN 46767.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.