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Herman Pieper Obituary

PIEPER

Herman R. Sr. 1930-2013

On July 24, 2013, Herman R. Pieper Sr., passed from this life to the arms of his Heavenly Father, following a long and determined battle with Leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time.

Herman was the son of William and Thelma (St John) Pieper, and brother to eleven siblings: Delores Zernal, Frederick (deceased), Thelma Jacob, Alma Mahaffey, William, Richard, Donald (deceased), Carole Jacob, Chester and Darlene. He was raised in Millbury, Ohio and graduated from Lake High School in 1948. Herm enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1949, and was called up to active duty in 1950, serving two years in Hawaii during the Korean Conflict.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he returned to the Toledo area, where he met and married Marilyn Vaughn in 1954. They had four children: Joe (Grace), Herman Jr. "Chip" (Marilyn), Cindy, and Melody (Dick) Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma; wife, Marilyn and daughter, Cindy.

On October 22, 1983, Herm married Nancy Hall-Gage, bringing her and her three children, John Smith (deceased), Scott Gage, and Kelly Barney into the Pieper family. Herm and Nancy loved to travel, traveling abroad several times, visiting Europe, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada. Later in their marriage they got the "RV" bug, and traveled throughout the United States. This was a great experience for them since they could take their beloved pets, dog Dorothy and cat Tiffy, with them.

Herm's greatest joys in life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He especially loved playing with and teasing them, and they relished every moment of his attention. His grandchildren are; Joey and Brandon (Connie) Pieper, Jennifer Stephenson, Joyce (George) Plisinski, Raymond (Jennifer) Pieper, Madisyn Pieper, Johnny (Kristie) Gage, Angela (Jason) Hoosoon, Ashley Gage, Jessica (Josh) Denham and Katie Barney. Herm also had a love of sports. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, and squeezing a Detroit Red Wings game out of the TV at 3:00 a.m. in July. He enjoyed baseball and basketball having played and coached both. His grandchildren always knew when Papa was in the gym or at the field because they could hear his booming bass voice cheering them on. Herm spent most of his working life in route sales, retiring from a management position with Nickle's Bakery in 1995.

Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) on Sunday, July 28, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 29, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Military honors will be performed by the Lou Diamond Marine Corps League Detachment, Toledo, Ohio. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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Published by The Blade on Jul. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Herman Pieper

16 Entries

Lesette Weaver

June 1, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear your father passed away. He was a great neighbor so was Joe and Grace I miss you guys we had a lot of fun all of us. I have lost touch with you Melody I have a telephone number for you but it's disconnected I hope you please get in touch with me. Lesette 419-280-1128. My prayers are with you??

Always will be Daddy's little girl

August 25, 2013

Well Dad... it turns out a person can live with a shattered heart. It's been a month now since you have passed and Daddy's little girl is making it. You were such a wonderful father, mentor, and friend.... all of which I miss so much right now! Rest in peace Pops! Miss you terribly and love you eternally!

Annette Buckner

August 4, 2013

I was so sorry to hear that uncle Herman died. My condolences to aunt Nancy and family. I'm sorry i wasn't able to make it to the funeral. I'm glad he is no longer in pain and is in heaven with grandma and grandpa pain free and watching over us all. Love you

Janet Pieper-Hanson

July 29, 2013

Sorry to hear that Uncle Herman died...my sincere condolences to his wife and family.

July 29, 2013

Loved working with Herm,always fun to be around.Great sense of humor. He and Nan were always the life of the party,So many stories to share... You will be missed by all who knew you. Steve and Mary

Kerry Robinson

July 27, 2013

Chip and family,
So sad to hear about your dad. Glad to hear he is resting with Jesus now. Prayers of strength and comfort for you at this time.

Charles & Betty Smith

July 27, 2013

Melody, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 27, 2013

When you can say of a man that he was good and that he left the world a better place than he found it, you have said it all. Herm was such a man. We're glad we knew him, Nancy. Thanks for the time you two spent in Valdosta. Dan and Donna Joyner

Sandi Helms

July 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss Jenny. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers,

Julia Meeker

July 26, 2013

My love and thoughts go out to the family.

July 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to Uncle Herman's family. I know you will all miss him, but he will always be with you.
Leann (Pieper) Fall

Dana Schilling

July 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to all the family, especially to you Mel. May the wonderful memories be a comfort to all of the family during this sad time of loss. May God wrap his loving arms around this family and give them comfort and peace.

Linda Edelman

July 26, 2013

Joe, Chip, Melody and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

Dan & Marie Milburn

July 26, 2013

our sympathy to the family. Dan & I met Herman & his family in Aug. 1971, we enjoyed a long friendship with them, including uniting our families through the marriage of Joe & our daughter Grace. we share 2 grandsons & 3 great grand children. Mel, Chip & Joe are like our own kids--we are always here for you kids--love you. Rest in peace dear friend Herman, now you are truly free of the cares of this life!!!

Michelle Pieper Mayo

July 26, 2013

Uncle Herman, I am sorry I didn't come and see you when I was up there. That will haunt me for a long time to come. You were one of my favorite uncles. I love you and miss you always. You will always be in my heart for the rest of my life.

Shannon Wells

July 26, 2013

Herman was a wonderful man and father and will be missed by many. I knew his daughter Cindy very well and I take comfort knowing she is seeing her daddy again.My utmost condolences and prayers go out to the Pieper family!

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