Iron Mountain - Gordon J. "Gordy" Pepin, Sr., 92, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living, Norway, Mich.

He was born August 8, 1933, and raised in Ishpeming, Mich., a son of the late Napolean and Alice (Hoyd) Pepin. He served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years. In 1973, he moved to Gwinn, and in 1985, he made his home in Iron Mountain.

Gordy played baseball while in the service. He enjoyed go-kart racing in Aurora and hunting. For a number of years, he was an active sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous.

Survivors include his son, Gordy Pepin of Vulcan, Mich.; daughter, Alice (Dan) Pepin, De Pere, Wisc., grandchildren, Kacey (Ben), Corey, Riley (Taylor) and Tyler (Morgan); and by great-grandchildren, Dax, Barrett, Jovie, and Lawrence.

In addition to his parents, Gordy was preceded in death by three brothers, Ted, Rich and Bill Pepin, and by two sisters, Joan Chapman and Janet Franson.

Visitation will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, MI. Military Honors will be awarded by American Legion Post #50 and the active Air Force at 1:30 p.m., with A Celebration of Gordy's Life immediately following, on Saturday, at the funeral home with Pastor Deb Spira officiating.

Burial will take place in Northland Chapel Cemetery, Negaunee, Mich., in the spring.

The family would like to thank Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living for the extraordinary care given to their father.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Gordy's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, MI, to honor Gordy's legacy of life.