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EARL LEPPER Obituary

EARL DELBERT LEPPER, 76, of Leo, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 3, 1942, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Elliott and Maud Anna (Carnes) Lepper. He graduated from New Haven High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Raytheon, and attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Surviving are his partner, Dianna Baker; daughter, Jennifer Ross; son, James Lepper; grandchildren, Brandan, Emma, and Sara Lepper; and sister, Barbara Ealing; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry and James Lepper. A celebration of Earl's life is being planned for a future date. Memorial gifts may be made to Riley Children's Foundation.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 3, 2018.

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