In Remembrance Of
Ivan E. Herpel
Ivan Eugene Herpel, 67, of Gower, MO passed away March 5, 2019.
He was born on August 1, 1951 to Herald William Herpel, Sr. and Anna Mae (Jackson) Herpel in St. Joseph, MO. Ivan grew up in Easton and graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1969.
On June 19, 1970 he was united in marriage to Wanda Bernice Musser. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO; Easton, MO; Washington, IN; Garland, TX; Omaha, NE. In 1989, they moved to Gower where they made their home.
Ivan worked in the corporate world for Armour and Con Agra until 1989 when he moved his family to Gower where he owned and operated Pizza Plus. In 1997, he joined Gene Snyder at BulldogLand where began his dream job of producing spirt wear for all the local and regional sporting teams. Ivan was able to share his love for soccer by starting the Gower Soccer Club and recently had the soccer fields in Gower named after him. He had a passion for sharing his knowledge of softball and soccer through coaching many children. He also officiated numerous softball, baseball, football, soccer and basketball games. You could always find Ivan cheering for and supporting his community in any way he could.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Ralph Herpel, Herald William Herpel, Jr., and Don Herpel; sisters-in-law Norma Herpel and Karen Herpel; and nephew Donnie Herpel.
Ivan is survived by his wife Wanda Herpel; sons Robbie (Rachael) Herpel and Russell (Beth) Herpel; grandchildren Nathaniel, Ethan and Joshua; sisters-in-law Jo Herpel and Peggy (Jeff) Jensen; brother-in-law Leonard Musser; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 8th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Burial: Blakely Cemetery, Easton, MO.
Donations may be made to the Gower Soccer Club.
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19 comments
June Kieser Powell
So Sorry for your Loss, !
Terry Poindexter
May God comfort you during this time of loss. I so enjoyed knowing Ivan and appreciate all that he did for the community of Gower.
Kristina,Sabrina,Shane Kobbe
Sending prayers of healing&comfort to the family.
Ivan will be missed by everyone.
Enjoyed seeing Ivan& his wife at the baseball games .Last summer, While my son was playing baseball and Rusty was coaching the team.And my daughter was playing softball& they was there, watching their grandaughters game.
I am soo sorry, our condolences,
Kristina,Sabrina,Shane
charles and kathy barton
prayers fo the family
Herb & Kathy Jackson
Our thoughts are with Ivan’s family. Our deepest sympathy.
Tami Dixon
Clay and I want tot let you know that we are thinking of you and Ivan’s family. The Herpel family have always been not only family but great friends too. Many prayers and hugs. Clay and Tami Dixon
JO AND RON THOMPSON
MY DEAR SWEET FRIEND. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOUR LOSS. THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WANT TO BE THERE FOR YOU BUT FELL AND BROKE MY PELVIS AND INJURED LEFT HIP FEB 8. IN WHEEL CHAIR NOW. CAN’T WALK YET. GOD BE WITH YOU. SO SORRY. LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
Ron and Julie Barton
Thoughts are with the family at this time. May you find comfort in knowing Ivan was special to all of us. .
Cheryl Dee Beery
Deepest sympathy to the family. May all of the great stories and memories help you through this difficult time.
The Beery Family
George and Michele McCoy
Ivan was such a joy to know and a wonderful man
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda and the entire family. Ivan will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Stan, Sheri and Cole Christensen
Ivan you will be missed my friend!
Prayers and Hugs to the family and here if you need anything.
Katherine Graves
So sorry. A great loss for the people of Gower. He will be missed.
Sondra Brinton
I was so sorry to hear Ivan passed away. He stayed positive with a smile on his face. Prayers to the family in this sad time.
Reta Massing
So sorry to hera of Ivan’s passing. He was such a wonderful person and he loved his community! Prayers for comfort for all of the family.
Jacob Carver
So sorry for your loss. Ivan did so much for that community and he will be truly missed by all. We will all b praying for you and your family.
JO AND RON THOMPSON
SO VERY SORRY ABOUT IVAN. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOU. SORRY NOT TO BE THERE FOR YOU..FELL ON ICE AND BROKE PELVIS. CAN’T WALK YET. WILL CONTACT YOU SOON. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ALL MY LOVE.
John, Lee, Laura and Johnny Scott
Our condolences and prayers the Herpel family.
Shirley Reynolds
My deepest sympathy to all you! Sending prayers for healing!
Sandra and John Musser
So sorry for your loss are prayers are with you.