Anthony "Charles" Epper

Anthony "Charles" Epper, Jr., age 88, of Nicollet passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Mankato.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Nicollet. Monsignor Douglas Grams will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Nicollet.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Nicollet.
To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.
Charles is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Dianne Epper; daughters, Cheryl (Darrin) Otto, Denise (Andy) Blaschko, Cindy (Stacy) Epper-Schultz; sons, Donald (Teri) Epper, Christopher Epper, Dale (Jessica) Epper; daughter-in-law, Mary Epper; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Neil) Warmack; brother, Bill Epper; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ann Epper; son, David Epper; and his sister, Elizabeth (Edward) Prom.
Anthony Charles Epper, Jr. was born March 11, 1936 to Anthony Henry and Eda (Giefer) Epper in Nicollet. He graduated from Nicollet Public High School. Shortly after graduating, he began running Nicollet Oil Company. On July 8, 1961, Charles was united in marriage to Dianne Gieseke at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Nicollet. Their union was blessed with eight children. In addition to being a father, Charles continued running Nicollet Oil Company, working as a substitute bus driver, and volunteering with the Nicollet Fire Department for 23 years. He eventually sold Nicollet Oil Company and drove for Crystal Valley Co-op until he retired in the early 2000's.
In his free time, Charles enjoyed woodworking, riding bike, going camping, being outdoors, and watching the Twins and Vikings. He especially enjoyed collecting John Deere tractor toys, going to toy shows, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Charles will be dearly missed by those that knew him. Blessed be his memory.