Gary Dean Lepper of rural Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2024, following a six-year battle with cancer. He was 69.
Gary worked at Acuity Brands Lighting for 20 years and later retired from maintenance with the Montgomery County Jail. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, his tractor and going to the woods. He loved going to the beach with his wife and friends, especially to their special place, St. George Island, Florida. He enjoyed watching the deer and turkeys in the yard around the pond.
Born June 9, 1955, at Crawfordsville, he was the son of Raymond Lepper and Barbara (Shull) Lepper. He married Rhonda (Reese) Maseman on July 10, 2011. She survives.
Gary is survived by wife Rhonda Lepper; brother Ed Lepper (Melissa Jones); sister Debra Keller; nephew Brad Keller (Jia Ye); mother-in-law Kay Reese; sister-in-law Kelly VanRaden (Roger); two brothers-in-law, Phil Reese and Joe Reese (Joanna); 13 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews; three cousins, Cheryl McIntire (Mitch), Jeff Dulin (Ella) and Marc Dulin (Debra).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lepper and Barbara Austin; step-father Bud Austin; and aunt Mae Rice (Lee).
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Burkhart Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m., led by Pastor Craig Carrell. Special thanks to family and close friends for all the love and support for Gary and Rhonda, with a special thank you to Franciscan Hospice and Nurse Lou.
Donations can be made in memory of Gary Lepper to Hunters Helping Hunters, 1695 N. Main Street, Auburn, IN 46706.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
