Donald Keith Leppert
July 27, 1929 - May 19, 2017
Donald Keith Leppert, age 87 of Knoxville and formerly of Richland, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Hospice of Pella- Comfort House. A visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in Richland, Iowa. Keith’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M., following visitation. A funeral service for Keith will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in Richland, Iowa, with Rev. Nicholas Adam officiating. Military Honors will be held at the church immediately following the funeral service. Keith was born July 27, 1929 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield, Iowa; the oldest son of Donald William and Alice Louise (Kent) Leppert. Keith graduated from Richland High School, class of 1947. After high school, he worked on the family farm and began working at Universal Producing Company. For a short time, Keith drove a school bus, where he met the love of his life, Mary “Isabelle” Adam. Keith and Isabelle were married on June 27, 1953, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at East Pleasant Plain, Iowa. To this union five children were born; Perry, Deborah, Denise, Mark and Brian. In 1951, Keith served in the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, Keith continued working as a Supervisor for Universal Producing Company until the 1980’s when the company closed and Keith retired. After retirement, Keith and Isabelle spent 17 years wintering in Arizona. His greatest pride was his family and his wife. Keith had a passion for gardening and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. He had great faith in the Lord and love for his country. Throughout his life, Keith was an active member of Mother Cabrini Catholic Church and the American Legion. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Isabelle; children, Perry (Donna) Leppert of Knoxville, Iowa, Deborah (Mike) Cardin of Otley, Iowa, Denise (Randy) Schrader of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mark (Deb) Leppert of Otley, Iowa and Brian (Lee) Leppert of Wauconda, Illinois; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren (three more great grandchildren on the way). Keith is also survived by four sisters, Donna Jean Krewson, Kathryn Deutsch, Janet Langan, and Judy Eddy; and one brother, Kermit Leppert. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald William and Alice Louise (Kent) Leppert. A memorial has been established in Keith’s name to Hospice of Pella– Comfort House. Winfield Funeral Home is assisting Keith’s family with services. Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com.
Donald Keith Leppert, age 87 of Knoxville and formerly of Richland, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Hospice of Pella- Comfort House. A visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Mother Cabrini... View Obituary & Service Information