Lester Todd Kerper

Lester Todd Kerper, 76, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2005, at his home.A son of the late Samuel V. and Grace Kerper, Lester was born October 10, 1929 in Dover, Ohio.Lester was retired from Marlite and was also a member of the Dover V.F.W. He was a cat lover and also enjoyed nature.He is survived by three sons, Raymond J. Kerper of New Philadelphia, Jeffrey Kerper of Utica, New York, and Stevan (Chris) Kerper of New Philadelphia; two grandchildren, Stacy Kerper and Christine Hanlon; one sister, Gloria Keith of New Philadelphia; and many nieces and nephews.Lester was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Kerper; and one sister Ethel Fox.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October, 25, 2005 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia. A service celebrating Lester’s life will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the Linn-Hert-Geib Chapel with Rev. Mark Trotter officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Lester Kerper Memorial Fund c/o Bank One, 301 West Third Street, Dover, OH 44622.