DONALD EDWIN KERPERIN
December 29, 1943 ~ August 22, 2011
Donald Edwin Kerperin, 67, of Taos, Mo., died Monday, August 22, 2011, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born on December 29, 1943, at the family home in Taos, the son of the late Clem J. and Hilda Sophie Eggemann Kerperin.
He was a 1962 graduate of Fatima High School and a graduate of Linn State Technical College where he received an Associate degree in drafting.
He was married on September 2, 1967, in Jefferson City to Loretta Jean Hentges who survives at the home.
Mr. Kerperin was employed as a tool designer with the A.B. Chance Co., and later with Westinghouse/A.B.B. for thirty-one years. He was also employed as a bidder with Verslues Construction Co. and was a long-time farmer in the Taos area.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; charter member and financial secretary of Knights of Columbus Council No. 6430; fireman and treasurer of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department; served on the Blair Oaks School Board from 1974 to 1980; and was a member of the American Legion.
The unofficial Taos historian, Mr. Kerperin greatly enjoyed farming, woodworking, and collecting caps and toy tractors. But his greatest love was for his bride of forty-four years, children, and grandchildren.
Other survivors include four children, Carla (Danny) Massman, New Bloomfield, Mo.; Paul (Shauna) Kerperin, Taos; Anita (Craig) Branum, Taos; and Daniel (Andrea) Kerperin, Taos; eleven grandchildren, Ethan Massman, Emily Massman, Eve Massman, Eric Massman, Kallie Kerperin, Kasey Kerperin, Brady Kerperin, Collin Branum, Benjamin Branum, Addison Branum, and Norah Kerperin; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Hentges, Jefferson City; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Kerperin, Taos.
He was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Billy and Richard Kerperin; and his father-in-law, Robert Hentges.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos, with the Rev. Ignazio C. Medina officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Taos.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 25th, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 7307 Route M, Jefferson City, MO 65101-9507.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on December 29, 1943, at the family home in Taos, the son of the late Clem J. and Hilda Sophie Eggemann Kerperin.
He was a 1962 graduate of Fatima High School and a graduate of Linn State Technical College where he received an Associate degree in drafting.
He was married on September 2, 1967, in Jefferson City to Loretta Jean Hentges who survives at the home.
Mr. Kerperin was employed as a tool designer with the A.B. Chance Co., and later with Westinghouse/A.B.B. for thirty-one years. He was also employed as a bidder with Verslues Construction Co. and was a long-time farmer in the Taos area.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; charter member and financial secretary of Knights of Columbus Council No. 6430; fireman and treasurer of the Taos Volunteer Fire Department; served on the Blair Oaks School Board from 1974 to 1980; and was a member of the American Legion.
The unofficial Taos historian, Mr. Kerperin greatly enjoyed farming, woodworking, and collecting caps and toy tractors. But his greatest love was for his bride of forty-four years, children, and grandchildren.
Other survivors include four children, Carla (Danny) Massman, New Bloomfield, Mo.; Paul (Shauna) Kerperin, Taos; Anita (Craig) Branum, Taos; and Daniel (Andrea) Kerperin, Taos; eleven grandchildren, Ethan Massman, Emily Massman, Eve Massman, Eric Massman, Kallie Kerperin, Kasey Kerperin, Brady Kerperin, Collin Branum, Benjamin Branum, Addison Branum, and Norah Kerperin; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Hentges, Jefferson City; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Kerperin, Taos.
He was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Billy and Richard Kerperin; and his father-in-law, Robert Hentges.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2011, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos, with the Rev. Ignazio C. Medina officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Taos.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 25th, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 7307 Route M, Jefferson City, MO 65101-9507.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Kerperin family, So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Loretta, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Carla, I am so sorry about your Dad. I lost my Dad 13 years ago. Know that your Dad is in Jesus’s arms and you will see him again some day! God Bless and you are in my prayers.
As I am out of state on business I wish to convey to Loretta and the kids my deepest sympathy on the loss of a dynamic and wonderful human being. Donnie was a gift that God granted to our community. All who knew him were inspired by his enthusiasm for life, his God-fearing demeanor, and his devotion to his family. May God grant him peace and tranquility and may his life inspire all of us to be faithful, humble, and have a zest for life that inspires others to fulfill their own destiny.With kindest regards,Ralph JobeRaleigh, North Carolina
He always had a smile on his face & a friendly word no matter when or where you saw him! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Loretta, Daniel, Paul and family, so sorry for your loss, I know he will be greatly missed.Bernie and Patti
Feeling so sad for the family. He will live on through you, your kids and the stories you tell about him.
We are very sorry for your loss we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers