Karol Ivanovich Rzepecki

Karl Ivanovich Rzepecki (; 10 August 1816 – 28 May 1888) was an officer of the Imperial Russian Army who served for more than three decades and reached the rank of captain. He was a member of the Polish-speaking Roman Catholic nobility of the Volhynian Governorate and later served in military and government institutions in the Russian Empire. He was the father of several military officers, including Karl Karlovich Rjepetski and Vladimir Rzepecki, as well as Aleksander Konstantin Rzepecki.

Early life and education

Rzepecki was born on 10 August 1816 in Ratno, then in the Volhynian Governorate of the Russian Empire. According to his service record, he belonged to the nobility of the Starokostiantyniv Uyezd of the Volhynian Governorate and was a Roman Catholic. He was educated at the Kremenets Lyceum.

Military career

Rzepecki entered military service as a private in the Jäger regiment, later designated an infantry regiment. He subsequently attained the rank of non-commissioned officer and was promoted to praporshchik. He was then transferred to the Revel Internal Garrison Battalion.

Awards and decorations

A full service record compiled on 21 February 1868 lists Rzepecki as a holder of several Russian imperial decorations. These included:

the Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class, with bow; the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; the 15-year Distinguished Service Badge for impeccable service; a bronze medal on the St. Andrew ribbon commemorating the Crimean War of 1853–1856.

Marriage and family

Rzepecki married Amalia Emilia Lohmann (1822–1892), who was born in Reval. They married in Reval on 16 April 1839.

The couple had a large family. Their children included Nikolay Bernard Rzepecki (1840–1914), Antonina Natalia Rzepecka, Olga Henrietta Rzepecka (1845–1868), Aleksandra Katarina Rzepecka, Karl Edward Rzepecki, Aleksander Konstantin Rzepecki (1849–1899), Eugenia Amalia Rzepecka, Vladimir Mikhail Rzepecki (1853–1914), Ivan Joseph Rzepecki, Fyodor Mikhail Rzepecki (1860–1869), and Franz Konstantin Rzepecki.

Several of his sons entered military service. His son Vladimir Karlovich Rzepecki later attained the rank of major general in the Imperial Russian Army, while another son, Karl Karlovich Rzepecki, became a lieutenant colonel.

Retirement and death

Rzepecki retired from active service in 1868 after more than 34 years of service. The retirement proceedings state that his dismissal was sought on grounds of illness and that he was to receive a pension and retain the right to wear his uniform.

He died on 28 May 1888 in Kaluga. According to the genealogical record, he was buried at Pyatnitskoye Cemetery in Kaluga on 31 May 1888.