Roger Leiper's Obituary
Roger Harold Leiper, 87, of Decatur, passed away on May 30, 2023, at Imboden Creek Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Roger was born on August 12,1935 in Sparta, IL, the son of Harold Pinkerton Leiper and Rosetta Ruth (Carr) Leiper. He married Betty Davis, the love of his life on June 8, 1957, in Sparta IL.
Mr. Leiper graduated from Sparta High School in 1953. He attended Bob Jones University, University of Illinois and was a graduate of Decatur Community College where he earned two degrees. He was employed by Illinois Power Company in Decatur for 40 years and retired as an Electric systems Coordinator in 1996.
Roger served in the US Army for two years 1958-1960, serving 18 months in Germany. He was a past member and deacon of Woodland Chapel Presbyterian Church of Decatur.
Roger was a devout U of I basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved to garden and travel with his wife Betty. They enjoyed many cruises visiting numerous countries. Most of all he loved his family, especially his wife of 66 years who made his life complete.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
He is survived his wife, Betty; daughters Cynthia K. Barker and husband Dan of New Jersey and Suzanne L. Brown of Decatur; grandchildren, Devin Leiper, Zachary Barker and Brianna Eaton.; great-grandchildren, James Roger, Lily and Lindsey and bonus great-granddaughters Karmin and Kara; sister Joanne Meyer of Redbud Il and many nieces and nephews.
The family of Roger Leiper would like to thank, special friend Cheryl Lane and the staff of Imboden Creek Nursing Home. Roger will be deeply missed.
A visitation for Roger will be on Sunday, June 11,2023 from 3-5pm at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 5pm. A private burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield Il at a later date.
Condolences for Roger can be left a www.moranandgoebel.com
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