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1946
DIED
2025
John Scheper Obituary
His service will be July 11th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton, MN. Mass at 11:00 AM, Visitation at 10:00 AM. Father Gregory Sauer Officiating.
John was born on December, 31 1946 in Little Falls, MN to Herman and Bessie (Miller) Scheper.
John graduated from Royalton High School where he was an athlete who played basketball and was the kicker for the football team. High School is also where he met his future wife Margie.
John enjoyed many activities, camping, boating, fishing, water skiing, playing volleyball, throwing horseshoe, playing cribbage and cards. John was a member of the Royal Impersonators where he portrayed his favorite singer Johnny Cash.
John is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Bessie (Miller) Scheper, Margie his wife of 58 years, his brother August, sister Shirley and sister-in-law Marian.
John is survived by his daughters Lisa (Steve) Popp of Royalton, Susie (Todd) Omann of Buckman, Jodi (Kris) Ling of Royalton; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way; brother Elmer (Julie) and best friend Bruce Lestico.
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