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2016
Robert Karper Obituary
Dry Run
Robert "Bob" S. Karper, 69, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab in Chambersburg. He was born Saturday, September 7, 1946, in Chambersburg, the son of the late Thomas B. and E. Virginia (Peters) Karper and stepfather, Bill Skilton.
Bob graduated from Big Spring High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years where he attained the rank of Senior Chief Damage Controlman. He served in Vietnam on the USS Barnstable County. He was a member of Fannett Metal Twp. Fire Company, where he served as president, on the board of directors and deputy chief, F&AM Masonic Lodge 262 of Orrstown, Boy Scouts of America where he held many leadership positions. After his service in the Navy, Bob went to Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He assisted John and good friend, Winnie Agett at their funeral home in Dry Run. During his retirement, he assisted Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory as a funeral attendant.
He is survived by his wife, Deb (Sobczak) Karper, to whom he was married for 31 years. Bob and Deb were married aboard the USS Nimitz. He is also survived by daughter, Kattie M. Karper of Dry Run; four sons, Steve and wife Amy Karper of Aspers, Chris H. and wife Kathy Karper of Mechanicsburg, Dustin A. Karper and girlfriend Moriah Zickovich of Waukegan, IL, Christopher T. and wife Rachel Karper of Dry Run; two grandchildren, Kevin and Judy Karper of Aspers. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas "Tommy" L. Karper.
Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Dry Run Church of the Brethren, 18778 Main St., Dry Run, with the Rev. Butch Neil, the Rev. Meagan Boozer and the Rev. Wayne Hull officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the church and on Friday from 9:30 AM until time of services. Following cremation, Bob will be laid to rest in Upper Path Valley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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George & Karen Rotz
March 5, 2016
Our sympathy to your family. We spent many
hours working with Bob at the fire company. He was a dedicated volunteer who served his community.
Diane Bowen
March 4, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss of Bob, Husband and Dad and Friend. Keep only the good memories as you all move forward. Blessings to all.
Rick DiLoretto
March 1, 2016
Bob was a wonderful shipmate and friend serving his country while in the Navy. Our Love and prayers are with his family and that he is in God's hands. He will be missed.
Lynne Price
March 1, 2016
Our most heartfelt condolences are extended to Bob's family. We share in your sorrow and pray you will feel God's tender comfort and love as you look to Him for all that He can give you and wants to give you, especially strength and courage, not only for today, but in the days ahead. He will comfort you, lead you and be with you through every step.
My family and I were privileged to know Bob. He always had a smile, a kind word and displayed a beautiful heart full of compassion. We, too, will miss him.
Our love to all in his family.
March 1, 2016
Bob was a very special person my thoughts an prayers are with his family may god bless u an help u through ur lose of a loved one father an a best friend . Joyce Middaugh
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