John Charles Pieper was born on November 28, 1947, to Chester and Irene Pieper in Akron, Colorado.  He was the eighth of nine children.  He passed away on January 7, 2022, in Greeley, CO after a lengthy illness and surrounded by his family.

John started school at the Sunny Slope Country School in rural Washington County and then attended Akron Elementary.  For his freshman year, John attended Holy Cross Abbey School in Canon City, CO.  After that year, he attended Akron High School and graduated in 1965.  Following graduation,

John enlisted in the Air National Guard Infantry Division and was stationed in Greeley, CO.

John purchased a farm north of Platner, CO and began his career of farming and ranching.  In April 1969 he married Joan Saffer.  The marriage was blessed with two children, Becky Sue and Brian John.

After years of fun gambling with farming, John and Joan sold their farm in 2007 and moved to Ft. Morgan, CO for their next adventure.  He worked at John Deere for several years and took pride in his big yard.

John was always ready for an adventure.  John and Joan loved going on cruises, road trips, flying and RV-ing.  They enjoyed seeing three continents, sixteen countries and all fifty states.  RV trips with the Prairie Schooner Camping Club were special to him, as was spending a few winters in South Texas where he made many new friends.  John felt traveling was a wonderful way to see God's creation.  One unforgettable trip was taking his Grandson Jasper to Disneyland and making many special memories with him.

John was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Akron, a charter member of the Akron Elks Club, and a very active member of the Akron Lions Club.  He attended St. Helena's Catholic Church in Ft. Morgan and was a member of the choir.

John is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Joan, daughter Becky (Mike) Boyce, son Brian (Jen) Pieper, grandson Jasper Charles Boyce; step-granddaughters Rochelle, Mikayla & Whitney, step-grandsons Keegan & Caden, brothers Louis, Leo (Veda) & Jim (Marcia) Pieper, sister Liz Krueger and sister-in-law Linda Pieper as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Chester & Irene Pieper, parents-in-law, Avon & Edith Saffer, sisters Rita Marie & Mary Rose Pieper, brothers Ed & Alex Pieper, brothers-in-law Jay Krueger and Don Kopsa, sisters-in-law Ruth, Betty & Fran Pieper, Elaine Kopsa and Velda Miller.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association in care of Bowin Funeral Home 175 3 ^rd St, Akron, CO 80720.

Private services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with burial following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Akron, CO.  The service will be livestreamed on Facebook on Saturday, January 15, 2022 starting at 9:30 a.m.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/206102547263443

to watch live.