John T. Leppert
President
johnleppert@leppertmortuary.com
317.844.3966
John Leppert, a native of Indianapolis, founded Leppert Mortuary & Crematory Services, Inc. in 1973, then known as Leppert & Copeland Mortuary, at the 740 E. 86th Street location. John attended St. Gregory’s College in Oklahoma and received his degree from Indiana School of Mortuary Science in 1964. John was the second son of William and Mary Lou Leppert, of Indianapolis and briefly worked in the insurance business under his father at the Herman C. Wolff Insurance Agency. As a child, John was curious as to how the funeral business was conducted as he served funerals as an alter boy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He later followed his intuitions and discovered he had a knack for the business. After receiving his funeral directors license, he developed a vision and business plan for a funeral home of his own which John worked into a mission statement that is still intact to this day:
The philosophy of Leppert Mortuary & Crematory Services, Inc. is to always be courteous and kind to the needs of those we serve. Our goals are to serve families individually, professionally, yet with the utmost dignity, as is the way we treat our departed loved one. We will always be timely in every detail treating the family in a professional yet personal manner.
Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel is the only mortuary serving the Nora north side area. An additional location was acquired in May of 1999, Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel located at 900 N. Rangeline Road in Carmel, Indiana. John is dedicated to his work and his community. John’s community involvement is extended to and includes: a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, serves on the Advisory Board at the Little Sisters of the Poor, member of Junto of Indianapolis, Gyro Club and a member of Legatus.
John Leppert, Jr.
Funeral Director Smith Carmel Chapel
johnleppertjr@leppertmortuary.com
317.846.2091
John Leppert, Jr., funeral director, is the son of John Leppert and was born and raised in Indianapolis. John has two sisters, also of Indianapolis. John is a graduate of Cathedral High School, of Indianapolis and Xavier University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Following graduation from Xavier University, John received his degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Wheeling, Illinois in 2004. John developed an enthusiasm for the industry due to his father’s involvement. John likes serving his community and helping people during their time of need. In John’s endeavors at Leppert Mortuary, he hopes that families hold Leppert Mortuary to a higher standard than others. John believes in giving the best possible service to their customers and to satisfy their every need during their difficult time. John resides in Indianapolis and is involved in the community as a member of the Alzheimer’s Association, Penrod Society, and Indianapolis JCs. As manager and funeral director at Leppert Mortuary and Crematory, John oversees various operations as well as assists families in their time of need with funeral arrangements.
Gretchen Leppert Watko
Gretchen Leppert Watko, assistant to funeral director, is the daughter of John Leppert and was born and raised in Indianapolis with her older sister and older brother. Gretchen is a graduate of Cathedral High School and Butler University of Indianapolis. Gretchen and her husband reside in Fishers, Indiana and are members of St. Luke Catholic Church. Other community involvement includes provisional member of the Junior League of Indianapolis, member of Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors, member of National Association of Realtors, and member of Indiana Association of Realtors.
Scott F. Smith
Funeral Director
ssmith@leppertmortuary.com
317.844.3966
Scott recently joined the staff of Leppert Mortuary in May of 2010. He received his degree from Vincennes University in 1985 and has been a licensed funeral director since 1987. Scott was raised in Bloomington, worked the first part of his career in Madison, and for the previous 17 years has worked in the Indianapolis area. He and his wife Pamela have three children. Scott is very involved at his church, Greenwood Christian, where he plays guitar in both the children’s and adult worship. His hobbies include his children’s activities, golf and church softball.