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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., August 1, 1941, page 1

COUNTY MOURNS LOSS OF O. KREPS

Oliver Perry Kreps, one of the most famous and best loved pioneers of Klickitat county, passed away at his home at Laurel Sunday, at the age of 83 years.
Oliver Perry Kreps was born on March 16, 1858, in Adair county, Missouri, the son of S.P. Kreps and Rhoda C. Kreps. In the year 1867, the family moved to California, where they remained a few years, then moved to Oregon, being real pioneers looking for a new location.
In the fall of 1882, Oliver Kreps first came to Klickitat county and soon homesteaded the present homesite. In October 1887 he married Margaret A. Conboy, who preceded him in death by some fourteen months.
To this union were born four children who still survive; Mrs. Amy Patton, Miss Jane Kreps, Russell R. and Oliver R. Kreps; and six grandchildren, one brother R.M. Kreps, of White Salmon; two sisters, Mrs. A.E. Johnson, of Scappoose, Oregon, and Mrs. Mollie Cole, of Olympia, Washington.
"Dad" Kreps as he was known by home folks, was a real old pioneer in years and spirit, having served his community in all capacities as occasion arose. "A Man who rode straight up."

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 31, 1941, page 8

COUNTY PIONEER, O.P. KREPS, SR., DIES AT LAUREL

Oliver P. Kreps, sr., 83, one of Western Klickitat's best known pioneers, died at his home at Laurel Sunday afternoon. His death resulted from a throat ailment. Funeral services were Oliver Perry Kreps was born on March 16, 1858, in Adair county, Missouri, the son of S.P. Kreps and Rhoda C. Kreps. In the year 1867, the family moved to California, where they remained a few years, then moved to Oregon, being real pioneers looking for a new location.
Mr. Kreps came to the Camas Prairie district in 1876 and homesteaded in the Laurel district. He had resided at his ranch near Laurel for the past 52 years. Mr. Kreps came to Klickitat county from California.
He is survived by two daughters, Amy and Jayne; two sons, O.P. Kreps, jr., all of Glenwood; and Russell Kreps, of White Salmon; seven grandchildren; a brother Dick Kreps, of White Salmon; and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Cole, of Tacoma. Peter Conboy, of Glenwood, is a brother-in-law, Mrs. Kreps died about a year ago.
O.P. Kreps, sr., was active until a short time before his death. At this Glenwood Rodeo in June he rode at the head of the parade with John Gilmer and Peter Conboy. He was an active member of the Mt. Adams attleman's association and the Camas Prairie Pioneers.