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Robert Epper Obituary

Robert William Epper CHARLESTON, SC - Entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 10, 2010. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, this morning, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Boulevard. Entombment will follow afterward at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. Mr. Epper was born August 24, 1935, in Paterson, New Jersey to Charles A. and Margaret V. Epper. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Farleigh Dickinson University. He held various positions at Bayer Corporation in Goose Creek for 27 years prior to his retirement. Robert was predeceased by his mother, Margaret; father, Charles Sr.; brother, Charles Jr.; sister, June Epper Cadwell; and sister, Margaret C. Epper. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Epper of Charleston and their five children: Patricia Gelfand and her husband Kurt of Athens, Georgia; Robert Epper and his wife Rhonda of Denver, Colorado; Thomas Epper of Charleston; James Epper of Charleston; and Kathryn Ann Holland and her husband Richard of Salt Lake City, Utah; and eight grandchildren: Brian and Brent Gelfand; Reese and Emily Epper; Jessica Epper; and Christopher, Matthew, and Cooper Holland. Mr. Epper's guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, 2010.

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Peter Tillmann

January 28, 2011

Dear Kathy,
we are so sorry to hear about your loss

Dear Bob,
May the light of heaven shine on your grave.
May the smile of God light you to glory.

Rosemarie and Peter Tillmann
Cologne Germany

January 28, 2011

Dear Kathy,
we are so sorry to hear about your loss.

Dear Bob,

May the light of heaven shine on your grave.
May the smile of God light you to glory.

Rosemarie and Peter Tillmann
Cologne Germany

December 20, 2010

Kathryn,
I"m so very sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts.
Lynda Wales

Helena McKay-Vivona

December 12, 2010

Dear Kathy and children, I am too saddened to hear of your wonderful husband's death. Bob was a kind and loving man and God has blest you with many years together. Please know that you and the children are in my prayers in this great loss. May Our Dear Lord hold you safely in His hands during this time. Lovingly, Helena McKay-Vivona

December 12, 2010

Dear Aunt Kathy,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many happy memories of going to Charleston when we were little. Thoughts of him will always bring a smile. Love Barbara (Costa)

Susan Smith

December 12, 2010

Dearest Kathy, I was saddened to hear about your loss. Praying that your tears turn to smiles when remembering all your wonderful memories with "Bob". Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

December 11, 2010

Kathy, we were so sorry to hear the sad news about your husband. You've been through so much recently but please know that many of us are praying for you and your family, asking the Good Lord to help you through this most difficult time.

Hoap and Brenda Reeves

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