Claude C. Proper Jr.

Claude C. Proper, Jr., age 63, of Erie, passed away at his home, on March 9, 2015. He was born to the late Claude C. Proper, Sr. and Annabelle (Shaffer) Drake in Westfield, N.Y., on August 21, 1951.

He was first and foremost a family man who would do anything for his girls and his grandchildren. His camp was his favorite place to be. Camping, traveling, fishing and hunting were his favorite hobbies. He also thoroughly enjoyed building personal projects in his garage.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy S. (McCurdy) Proper, his second wife, Margaret R. (Sebald) Proper, a grandson, Joseph A. Ripple, a stepfather, Donald Drake and a brother, Clarence Proper.

He is survived by his companion, Debbie Bailey of Northeast; daughter, Stephanie A. Fahey and her husband Stephen, Jr. of Corry; daughter, Fawn R. Yost and her husband Aaron of Erie; five grandchildren: Michael Proper, Jessica, Alexander and Catelynn Fahey and Haedyn Yost; four siblings: Gerry Proper and his wife Karen of Bolivar, N.Y., Darlene Reed and her husband Rex of Corry, Rowdy Remington of Sherman, N.Y. and Connie Rotunda of Jamestown, N.Y.; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12 noon, at the West Springcreek Congregational Church, 3231 Old Rt. 77, Corry, PA 16407. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Stephanie Fahey, 2845 Old Rt. 77, Corry, PA 16407. Burial will be private.

The Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.

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