Background
His parents were Russian Mennonites who emigrated from Russia to Canada, where Epp was born.
His parents were Russian Mennonites who emigrated from Russia to Canada, where Epp was born.
Epp was educated as a mechanic and became an instructor at a vocational school for mechanics.
Later he became the director of a vocational school in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Epp died in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Epp"s name is rendered "Ruben Ap" in Plautdietsch.