Theodora Francis "Teddy" Luper

Theodora Francis "Teddy" Luper obituary, Ridgeway, MO

Theodora Francis "Teddy" Luper

Theodora Luper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roberson Funeral Home - Bethany on Jan. 28, 2026.
Theodora Francis Marie "Teddy" Luper, 93, of Ridgeway, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Lamoni Specialty Care in Lamoni, Iowa.

She was born on February 11, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Louis and Emma (Stverak) Auer. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tim, and her siblings, Louis and Betty.

She graduated from Hancock High School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1949. She then worked at the Harrison County ASCS office and Bethany Votech School.

On August 16, 1952, she married Charles Luper in Cascade, Colorado. They were married for 70 years.

Teddy enjoyed gardening, playing cards, quilting, reading stories, writing, cooking, and being a Sunday School teacher.

She is survived by her children, Bill Luper and wife Pam, Deb Grummert and husband Mike, and Jason Luper; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Henrietta Auer.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Roberson Funeral Home - Bethany

1107 South 25th St. P.O. BOX 46, Bethany, MO 64424

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