Joe Carl Leeper, 65, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wichita, KS.
Joe was born on June 6, 1953, in Ventura, CA, to Delbert Leeper and Naomi Waterman Leeper Nelson.
Joe entered the United States Navy in July of 1970 and was honorably discharged in December of 1971. After serving in the military, he obtained a 2 year degree and went to driving trucks over the road and retired after 14 years.
Joe is survived by 3 daughters; Angel Leeper of California, Lora Smajlovic of Wichita, KS, and Savanna Leeper of Macomb, IL, 5 siblings; Rex Leeper of Joplin, MO, Smitty Nelson of Prescott Valley, AZ, Mable Leeper of Ventura, CA, Rosemary of Prescott Valley, AZ, Vickie Harryman of Kahoka, MO, and Bonnie Jo; and seven grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Clyde Nelson, and one granddaughter Emina Smajlovic.
Visitation will be Monday, April 15, 2019, from 7 pm to 9 pm at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, IA.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 2 pm, at Keokuk National Cemetery with full military honors.
Family has asked that memorials may be made to DeJong...[more]