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Paul Carper Obituary
He was born in Gary, Indiana, on November 16, 1948. He was a 1967 graduate of Ashley High School.
Mr. Carper honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971. He was a Purple Heart recipient and his service included a tour in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.
He married Marlene Howe on April 4, 1986, at Barkers Chapel United Methodist Church in Ashley. She resides at Big Long Lake.
Paul was the co-owner of Carper Farm Supply/Hardware in Ashley, retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Orland American Legion Post 423 and he served on the Ashley Fire Department for 17 years. Paul enjoyed all things model trains, from watching them run to collecting them. He also like fishing in his spare time. He also enjoyed going to all of his grandkids' sporting events.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Carper of Big Long Lake; daughter and son-in-law Lindsay and Patrick Smith of Waterloo; five grandchildren, Tifani Smith, Dylan (Emily) Smith, Piper Smith, Stockard Smith and Bronson Smith; one great-granddaughter, Hope Dickey; his mother, Glenis Wickham of Angola; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Cindy Carper of Wolcottville; four nephews and their spouses, Chad and Brandy Carper of Corunna, Ryan Carper of Corunna, Brad and Shelly Carper of Angola and Eric and Lyndsae Carper of Ashley; and many other special nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Carper; one son, Michael Carper who passed away on February 13, 1991; and one brother, Jeff Carper.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 2-7 p.m. at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street in Waterloo.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Waterloo.
Officiating the funeral service will be Mike Hamm with the Stroh Church of Christ.
Burial will take place in Fairfield Cemetery in Corunna.
Memorial donations may be directed toward Disabled American Veterans, 2121 Lake Avenue, Room 183, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 and Quiet Knight, P.O. Box 701, Auburn, Indiana 46706.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Carper
Judy Moore
February 16, 2018
My heart and prayers go out to Marlene and family for the loss of Paul in our world. May he rest in God's hands until we see him again
John Salmon
February 15, 2018
Was sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I spoke with him last Fall and we talked about our shared experience in Vietnam. We became friends under the worst of all situations. I was laying next to him on November 29th when we were both wounded. Pieces of shrapnel passed through both of us. That piece still remains in my shoulder today. My sympathies are extended to his family.
Peg Ludwig
February 15, 2018
My condolences and prayers to Marlene and family for the loss of Paul. May God give you all strength to see you through this difficult time.
Sandy Smith
February 15, 2018
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. May god be with Marlene and family. Sure will miss that smile.
Susan Smith Bryden
February 14, 2018
blessed to have met Paul..prayers for Marlene and all...
Cindy Roach (Whittig)
February 13, 2018
Paul (and Jeff) were my adopted brothers. I was one lucky girl. Thanks to Glenis, I was allowed to tag along to all their baseball, basketball, track and cross country events. I remember Paul pitching a winning game in a baseball tournament in Hamtramck, MI. He was a man with a heart of gold and he had the sweetest smile. The world is a better place because of him. My condolences to his family. I know he will be missed.
Suzy Adams
February 13, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My husband was so fond of Paul and always spoke very highly of him. Perhaps Paul and Dick can continue their chit-chats at the heavenly gates! God Bless...
Tracy-Jerry RINEHART
February 13, 2018
Thinking of you all. Paul always had a smile on his face and will be missed! Take care.
Karen Lake
February 13, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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