Dr. Cornell H. Pieper

 Dr. Cornell H. Peiper, of O Fallon, MO, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at the age of 88. Loving husband of 66 years to Betty L. Pieper; beloved son of the late Hilary and Ann Pieper; devoted father of Marcia Fischer, Michele (Frank Makaryk) Gonser, Michael (Kerry Lafky) Pieper, and Mark Pieper; cherished grandfather of Kelly (Ian) Phillips, Chad Gonser, Cory (Amber) Fischer, and Colton Pieper; and treasured great-grandfather of Blake Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dolores Conoyer.

Dr. Pieper graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in 1951, and practiced for 40 years in Wentzville, Warrenton, and O’Fallon. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in post-war Japan. He was also a 63-year life member of the American Legion, holding many positions in Legion Post 388. Dr. Pieper was responsible for recruiting numerous members for the Post. He completed 459 honor guard ceremonies at Jefferson Barracks prior to his passing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion Post 388.

Procession for Jefferson Barracks on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 will leave from the Baue Ofallon location at 9:00 a.m.