Michael H. Wilper
Michael Harold Wilper “Papa”, 74, of Oak Grove, MO passed away December 9th, 2025 at Centerpoint Hospital.
Mike was born September 25th, 1951 in Buford, South Carolina to Harold and Mary (Rue) Wilper. He graduated from East High School in 1969, where he met the love of his life, Helen. They were married for 50 years. He was proud to have served in the United States Armed Forces as a member of the Army. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He cherished his time supporting Little League sports and coaching his kids.
Mike is survived by sons: Scott Wilper and wife Amy, Keny Wilper and Boozer (dog son), Jeff Wilper and wife Shea, and Charlie (dog son); brother Kenneth (Chandra) Wilper; sister-in-law, Christine (Doug) Roberts; grandchildren: Ashley (Tony), Adella (Gavin), Abigail, Allison, Johnny, and Bodie; great-grandchildren Alexzander and Andrew.
Visitation will be held at Royer Funeral in Oak Grove, MO on Saturday December 20th from 11am to 1pm. Service and military honors to be held at 1pm. Luncheon to follow at New Life Church – Oak Grove.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri