John Helmut Kuepper

John Helmut Kuepper 1919 ~ 2007 John Helmut Kuepper passed away February 15, 2007 in Salt Lake City UT., at home from a short battle with cancer. John was born on Feb. 16, 1919 in Essen Germany, the son of Paulus Heinrich Kuepper and Maria W. Batterman Kuepper. Married Barbara R. Fromm on July 19, 1940 (later divorced) he then married Jaqueline Hansen on Oct. 22, 1947. John retired from the Salt Lake City Corporation after 30 years of service. After retiring he formed his own paint-stripping business. John was a kind and compassionate person who made friends easily. His greatest joy came from helping others, both friends and neighbors of which he loved so dearly. Those who knew him sought his counsel often and he would do anything to help them. One of his special places was the cabin he and Jackie built together in Oakley, UT. He loved fishing as well as hunting. His greatest thrill was traveling throughout the world with his "harem" and friends. He enjoyed his yearly trip to Hawaii, especially the year he renewed his vows with his love, Jackie, of 50 years at the time. He will be greatly missed by those who love him. He is survived by his son Michael Craig Kuepper and stepson Steven Kemp, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and good friend Inez. Preceded in death by his wife Jackie, one grandchild, his parents, two sisters, three brothers, and his loved ones Dorothy Bangater and Shirley Baraclough. Services will be held Monday February 19, 2007, 12:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT. Viewing will be held at the Mortuary Sunday, February 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Monday one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary.