Oliver Lee Peper
March 8, 1926 ~ April 22, 2018
Oliver Lee Peper, 92, Indianapolis, passed away April 22, 2018. Oliver was born March 8, 1926, in Lebanon, to the late Owen O. and Ruby (Shepherd) Peper.
He graduated from Lebanon High School, proudly served in the United States Army, and later graduated from Indiana University. Oliver was a delivery driver for 30 years for Jockish Flowers and prior to was employed at Spradling Auto Parts and Gasway. An avid reader, he also volunteered for many years for the Central Library. Oliver also enjoyed traveling and was proud to have visited all 50 states.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William and Wayne Peper; sister, Vye Speitel.
Survivors include one sister, Mary Jockish of Greenwood; a host of nieces and nephews.
Private services are being handled by the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I’m so sorry to learn of Oliver’s passing. Mr. Peper, as we called him at Central Library, was a frequent visitor to the library, and I came to know him well. We had many interesting and funny discussions when he visited the library. I enjoyed hearing about his many travels – he was a great storyteller!
He will be missed.
Judy McGeath
I worked with “Peper”, that’s what we called him, at Spradling Auto Parts in the early-mid ‘70’s. My late father, George Spradling, owned the company and I spent many hours working with Peper at the Ritter Avenue store. Peper was fun to work around, with his quick wit and sense of humor. I know he was a valuable employee at Spradling Auto Parts. Rest In Peace Peper.
Scott Spradling