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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., August 15, 1974, page 1

OLIVER KREPS, LAUREL CATTLEMAN, DIES AUGUST 11 AT SKYLINE HOSPITAL

Oliver Peter Kreps was born December 13, 1894, at Laurel, Washington, the son of Oliver Perry and Margaret A. Kreps, and lived continuously on the family ranch until his death August 11, 1974, following an illness of several months. He attended school at Laurel's School District No. 10 and also Glenwood. He enrolled at Oregon State College in 1911 but was forced by typhoid fever to return home. Later, he completed an automotive course at the YMCA in Portland, Oregon. In August, 1918, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until the end of World War I, spending most of his enlistment at Fort Warden, Washington.
He returned home to ranch with his father and continued ranching throughout his life-time, using the OK branding iron brought to Camas Prairie in 1883 by his father.
Ollie's cattle ranged from the breaks of the Klickitat River to Mt. Adams, and he often remarked that his happiest days were spent in the companionship of other cattlemen, "mounted on good horses and followed by faithful dogs." He inherited the pioneer spirit from both sides of his family and lived by its creed. One of the last "brush cowmen", Ollie was known as "one of the best men ever to ride the high country."
He was married to Mary Louise Miller October 27, 1938, in Seattle. To this union were born three daughters: Kathleen Ann, Mary Gail, and Margaret Louise.
Active in community affairs, he was a member of the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneer Association, Evan Childs Post No. 87 of the American Legion, Glenwood Grange No. 97, Mt. Adams Cattle Association, Mt. Adams Elks Lodge No. 1868, Glenwood Rodeo Association, and the Washington Cattlemen's Association. He served as a 4-H leader, was elected to the Klickitat County Port Board for several terms. and was named WCA State Rangeman of the Year in 1957. He was recently presented a life membership in the Washington Cattlemen's Association and has served on its State Board of Directors.
Surviving him are his wife, Mary L., at the home ranch at Laurel; three daughters, Kathleen Ohnemus, Mary Giersch, and Margaret Throop; several grandchildren; a brother, Russell; a sister, Jayne; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Services are to be held at the Methodist Church in White Salmon today, Thursday, August 15, starting at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donald Kaelin officiating, assisted by the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge #1868. Interment is to follow in Glenwood.
Soloist for the services will be Juanita Gardner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children, Box 3427, Midway Station, Kent, Washington, 98031.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA. August 15, 1974, page 10

OLIVER P. KREPS

Oliver Peter Kreps was born Dec. 13, 1894, at Laurel, Wash., the son of Oliver Perry and Margaret A. Kreps, and lived continuously on the family ranch until his death Aug. 11, 1974, following an illness of several months.
He attended school at Laurel's School District No. 10 and also Glenwood. He enrolled at Oregon State College in 1911 but was forced by typhoid fever to return home. Later he completed an automotive course at the YMCA in Portland. In August 1918, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until the end of World War I, spending most of his enlistment at Fort Warden, Wash.
He returned home to ranch with his father and continued ranching throughout his lifetime, using the OK branding iron brought to Camas Prairie in 1883 by his father.
Kreps' cattle ranged from the breaks of the Klickitat River to Mt. Adams, and he often remarked that his happiest days were spent in the companionship of other cattlemen, "mounted on good horses and followed by faithful dogs." He inherited the pioneer spirit from both sides of his family and lived by its creed. One of the last "brush cowmen", Kreps was known as "one of the best men ever to ride the high country."
He was married to Mary Louise Miller Oct. 27, 1938, in Seattle. To this union were born three daughters: Kathleen Ann, Mary Gail, and Margaret Louise.
Active in community affairs, he was a member of the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneer Association, Evan Childs Post No. 87 of the American Legion, Glenwood Grange No. 97, Mt. Adams Cattle Association, Mt. Adams Elks Lodge No. 1868, Glenwood Rodeo Association, and the Washington Cattlemen's Association (WCA). He served as a 4-H leader, was elected to the Klickitat County Port Board for several terms. and was named WCA State Rangeman of the Year in 1957. He was recently presented a life membership in the WCA had served on its state board of directors.
Surviving him are his wife Mary L. at the home ranch at Laurel; three daughters, Kathleen Ohnemus, Mary Giersch, and Margaret Throop; seven grandchildren; a brother, Russell; and a sister, Jayne.
Funeral services are slated for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15, at the Methodist Church in White Salmon. The Rev. Donald Kaelin will officiate. Interment is to follow in Glenwood.