Matthew James Lepper

Matthew James Lepper , 43, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, in his home in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on February 7, 1970, in Jefferson City, the son of Albert and Laura Lepper. Matthew is survived by his mother and one brother, Craig Lepper. Matthew graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1988, where he participated in band and wrestling. He joined the US Navy and served for 4 years as an electricians assistant and Stinger operator. After release from the Navy he attended College at Lincoln University and eventually moved to Aurora, Colorado where he worked with Wear Parts, Inc. for the past 16 years as a Fleet Delivery Manager. Survivors include: his mother, Laura Lepper, Holts Summit; and his brother, Craig Lepper, Jefferson City; and seven aunts and uncles, Bob (Carolyn) Natsch, Edmond, OK; Pat (Ron) Eichholz, Murphy, NC; Helen (Alan) Markway, Knoxville, TN; Greg Natsch, Jefferson City; Leona (Charlie) Eichholz, Westphalia; Louise Lepper, St. Elizabeth; and Fred Lepper, Mary's Home. He was preceded in death by his father; his maternal grandparents, R.E. and Helen Natsch; and his paternal grandparents, Anton and Helen Lepper. A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19. 2013, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit with the Rev. Gregory L. Higley officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd., Suite 1-C, Box 334, Columbia, Mo 65203; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.