Robert Kuper

Robert L. Kuper
Evansville, Indiana
Robert "Bob" L. Kuper, 86, of Evansville, Indiana passed away at 10:06 am, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Bob was born October 1, 1929 in Jasper, Indiana, the son of the late Hilbert M. and Louise (Oskins) Kuper. He proudly served our country in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict earning designation as Jump Master after having completed 176 jumps. He was a member of the American Legion Kapperman Post 44 and VFW Post 1114. In February of 1951, Bob married his sweetheart, Shirley Matheis. He attended the GMC School for Mechanics and sold trucks for Alvey Scott Motors for many years and later became owner/operator of Dump Truck Service of Evansville, IN. He held club memberships with the Tri State Model "A" Car Club, Olde Thyme Auto Club and S.I.R. Club.
Bob was passionate about cars especially his 1930 Ford Model "A" Roadster. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren and never failed to go to all of their sporting events. He was defiantly a family man and he never met a stranger. Bob was always kind and willing to help anyone even if he didn't know them. He was a selfless person and will be missed deeply.
The family would like to thank the Dr. and Nurses who helped him in his final days.
Bob is survived by his wife Shirley A. Kuper, son Michael L. Kuper (Dorothy) of Evansville, sisters; Ethel Fitzgerald (Norwood) of Gary, IN and Margie Kuper of Jasper, grandchildren; Shannon (Brian) Wild of Evansville and Robert (Starla) Kuper of Newburgh and great-grandchildren; Kalyn, Koy, Braylee, Brayden, Skye and Westin and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Bill and Ray Kuper.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville with Father Bernie Etienne officiating and the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Club performing full military rites. Burial will be private.
Friends may visit from 12 pm until time of service at 3 pm, Thursday at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel.
The family will also have a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Holy Rosary, 1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or any organization of your choice.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net