Paul Richard Pieper

Paul Richard Pieper, 87, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, in Pasadena, Texas.

He was born July 19, 1932, to Paul and Aileen Pieper on the Rowena Farm.  After high school he served honorably in the Texas National Guard, and then he married Shirley Loessin on December 12, 1953 in Robstown, Texas.  They shared 64 loving years together.

Richard is preceded in death by his Parents, son, Paul A. Pieper, and his wife, Shirley Pieper.

He leaves his daughters, Sabrina Pieper Pizzo and husband, Tanny, and Rowena Pieper Wedgman and husband, Cliff, and most beloved Mehrdad Khademi.  His pride and joy are his grandchildren, Matthew Pizzo and wife, Elsie, Sara Pizzo, Gina Pizzo Haynie and husband, Dustin, Samuel Pizzo and wife, McCall, Travis Wedgman and wife, Morgan, Rachael Wedgman Willis and husband, Kalynn, and Abbey Wedgman Pickel and husband, Michael.  Cherished great-grandchildren, Kendall Willis, Meridith Wedgman, Ella Rose Haynie, Madilyn Wedgman, Claire Willis, Lillian Pickel, Adam Haynie, Collins Pizzo.  Richard also leaves behind many special lifelong family friends.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Lange Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at the Protestant Cemetery in Rowena.