Bill Geppert

His death has prompted an outpouring of support from former students, fellow educators, coaches and members of the Cape Henlopen community. (Cape Henlopen Swim Boosters)

LEWES, Del. - The Cape Henlopen School District is mourning the sudden loss of longtime Cape Henlopen High School teacher and coach Bill "Gepp" Geppert. Geppert's daughter, Marlee, told CoastTV that he died Saturday after suffering a heart attack while attending a family reunion in Pennsylvania.

In a statement, the Cape Henlopen School District remembered Geppert's lasting impact on students and the school community.

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