Robert W. Lepper: 1927 – 2008
Robert W. Lepper, 81, a resident of rural Kimmell, died at 7:55 p. m. on Friday, December 26, 2008, at his residence following an illness of nearly three years.
Mr. Lepper was born on July 4, 1927 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Warren B. and Mary K. (Chapman) Lepper. As a young man he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, and served during World War II at the Great Lakes Navel Station, served aboard the USS Cape Esperance, and was a recipient of the Victory Medal.
He worked at the Fort Wayne Auto Auction in the body and paint department for 12 years.
On Juy 11, 1962 he was married in New Haven to Vera M. Walker. She survives.
In addition to his wife he is survived by seven sons James (Marsha) Lepper of Butler, Charles Lepper of Fort Wayne, Keith (Darla) Lepper of Dahlonega, Ga., Gary Lepper of Kimmell, Randy Lepper of Churubusco, Carl (Cindy) Lepper of Lake Wawassee, and Curt Lepper of Kimmell; a daughter Shelly (John) Davies of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Florence Rogers; and a brother James Lepper.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p. m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Chaplain Gordon L. Samra of Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Home, officiating. Military rites will be conducted the the U. S. Navy funeral detail. Interment will be at a later date.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:08 am
sure going to miss this guy forever, always be in my heart, take care love u always {rip} grandfather! remembers always be with u always take care your # 1 in my book!
January 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
We are very sorry. U will be in our prayers. We know he lived a great life. Im sorry I couldnt make it to the memorial service… We miss you mom and we will see you soon.
Love always,
Keith Lepper Darla Lepper
and family.
March 15th, 2009 at 1:04 am
pops miss ya alot man i know your their for us all we will all be there someday
love ya
curt,kayla,emily
cant wait to c ya again
LOVE YA!!
December 31st, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Its been a year already and I dont think I have still fully excepted that you are gone! I miss you lots and think about you always! Till we meet again know that I love you always and forever!
your grandaughter,
Nicole
November 20th, 2010 at 1:48 am
grandpa i miss u a lot i remember just hanging out and having our long talks about anything and everything i cried my eyes out when u passed im still shocked by u being gone but i know your in a better place and being taken care of i love u more than anything!!!
Your grandson Keith Lepper Jr.