Loris "Lee" Piepho

His Family Loris Lee Piepho, 77, passed away June 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen Piepho; his mother, Mabel Doehring (Piepho/Osby); His step-father, Jim Osby; his brother, Arlan Piepho; and his sister, Ladonna (Piepho/Dudzik). Loris is survived by his loving wife, Marjie Marilyn Marie Piepho; his brother, Linus (Nancy) Piepho; his sister, Venetha (Piepho/Morris); and his children: Tracy (Carrie) Piepho, Jason (Heather) Piepho, and Sara Piepho. He was a proud grandfather to his cherished grandchildren; Skylar Piepho, Peyton Piepho, Grace Piepho, Gabby Piepho, and Teddy Harwell.
His Legacy Lee was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and often called himself "Husker man." Additionally, he enjoyed hunting trips and attending wildlife banquets, where he loved supporting their various conservation causes. He also had a deep appreciation for raising livestock and gardening and helped pass on that love to his kids and grandkids. If you drove by the house, you probably saw him riding his John Deere utility tractor or cutting firewood.
Lee worked at Milford General Motors Proving Grounds for 35 years. He loved cars, especially old cars, and had a particular fondness for his blue 1967 GTO. He also had a passion for coaching and dedicated 37 years to coaching the Howell High School Freshman Boys' Basketball team and the Howell Varsity High School Girls' Basketball team. He also started the Livingston Sting AAU basketball program. Additionally, he was the women's head coach for one year at the University of Detroit. His Love stemmed from him playing collegiate basketball at the University of Missouri at Rolla. His commitment to his teams and the community was unwavering and left a lasting impact on many lives.
Lee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and coach. He will
be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of hard work, family values, and dedication will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.
His Farewell Lee's family and friends will gather Monday, June 17, 2024 from 3pm-8pm at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Howell Memorial Chapel in Howell, Michigan. His Community Farewell will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11am, at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Howell Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Horse Haven of Howell or Lee Piepho Memorial Basketball Scholarship. Please leave a message of comfort for Lee's family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.
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