Patrick Allen Harper Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patrick Allen Harper, Sr., 67, of Silex, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. He was born on December 8, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Henry Harper and Dorothy (Naumann) Harper. Patrick graduated from McCluer High School in 1967. He was employed for Ray Schupmann Trash Disposal for many years. Patrick later went to work as an over the road truck driver for Creech Horse Transportation formerly known as Creech Bros and retired from SDX. After spending endless hours over the road, he found great joy in spending time on his Goldwing Motorcycle. He enjoyed reading, watching syfy movies and always had a project he was tinkering on. Patrick was a simple man, who cherished every minute he spent with his family. Patrick is survived by his one son, Patrick Harper, Jr. and wife Windy of Troy; one daughter, Amy Pape and husband John of St. Peters; one brother: Lloyd Harper and wife Phyllis of Silex; two sisters-in-law: Barb Harper of Salem and Mary Harper of AR; eight grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel, Marisa, Alex, Abby, Andrew, Christopher and Stephen; one great-grandson, Mycah; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step father, Joe Harper; two brothers: Hank Harper and Jim Harper and one sister, Susie Harper. Family and friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Boy Scout Troop #760, in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Patrick Allen Harper Sr.

December 8, 1949 - March 23, 2017