Fred Karper

Fred M. Karper, 79, of Columbia Falls, formerly from Shippensburg, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009.

Born April 15, 1930, he was a member of the Fellowship Alliance Church in Columbia Falls. He was also a long-time member, Sunday School teacher and Lay Leader of the Prince Street United Brethren church in Shippensburg. He was retired from Frey & Karper Trucking and served as the Southampton Township supervisor in Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Reath) Karper; one son, Douglas and wife Colleen; four daughters, Cheryl (Kevin) Keller, and Pam (Ed) Albrite, all of Columbia Falls; Marge (Jeff) Kunkleman of Shippensburg, and Bev Karper of Key West, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His parents, Luther and Alice Karper, along with eight brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.

Friends and family are welcome on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Columbia Mortuary. Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Fellowship Alliance Church in Columbia Falls.

We cherish everyone's love and support over the years and through Fred's recent illness. Because of his love to serve others in the Lord, donations in his memory can be made to the benevolent fund at Fellowship Alliance Church, 1025 7th Ave. W., Columbia Falls, MT 59912.