Barbara Ann Pieper

Barbara Ann [Lindemann] Pieper passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017 surrounded by family. Barbara was born on November 14, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK and baptized on December 11, 1938. She grew up in Midwest City, OK where she attended Columbus Elementary, Midwest City Junior High and graduated with honors from Midwest City High School in 1956. She earned her Associates Degree in Business Arts from Saint John’s College LCMS (Winfield, KS) in 1958. Barb was a member of Delta Alpha Kappa, the Student Council, American Guild of Organists, Future Business Leaders, the A Cappella Choir, and received Spelling, Shorthand and Typing Awards. Barbara met Darald, the love of her life, while in college. They were married August 13, 1961 at Trinity Lutheran in Winfield, Kansas and moved to Cleveland, OH. In 1966 they became residents of Lansing, IL where they lived together for over 50 years. She began her career as a secretary at St. John’s Junior College, then Trinity Lutheran School, and retired from T.F. North High School. Barb was an active member of the Lutheran Churches and Schools all of her life. Barbara was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother and Gramma. She is survived by her husband Darald Pieper (Lansing, IL), daughter Tina and Bob Mysliwiec (Pueblo, CO) and granddaughters Dara and Kaci, daughter Tara and Mike Jandura (Lynwood, IL) and granddaughters Alyssa and Shae, son Troy and Nancy Pieper (Lansing, IL) granddaughter Devin and grandson Dylan Piskula, daughter Tracie Pieper (Cedar Lake, IN) and grandson Zack, and daughter Tia Pieper and wife Tesnie Turpin (Cedar Lake, IN); brother-in-laws and their wives Roger and Elaine Pieper (DeWitt, NE), Glen and Laura Pieper (DeWitt, NE), and Connie [Donald] Pieper (Friend, NE). Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Edna Lindemann, Uncle Norvin Lindemann, grandparents Ernest and Clara [Meyer] Lindemann, her in-laws Lawrence and Laura [Sackschewsky] Pieper and brother-in-law Donald Pieper, and Aunt Mildred [Sackschewsky] Kath. Barbara had a passion for family, music, and sports. She played the organ for the church and enjoyed playing the piano at home. She loved attending the sporting events of her husband, children and grandkids. Some of her favorite things to do with the family included playing games, singing, making arts and crafts, sitting by bonfires, coloring and painting canvas pictures. Barbara was the kindest and sweetest lady. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone. Anyone that knew her was truly blessed. Her smile was infectious, and could make anyone’s day brighter. She showed us all what true unconditional love is all about, and how to be a beautiful and amazing person, as evidenced by two quotes she wrote down: ” Every day, every minute, every breath, is truly a gift from God.” -and- “Getting what you want is not nearly as important as giving what you have.” The celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church 2505 Indiana Avenue, in Lansing, Illinois. Visitation with family will begin at 10am until time of service at 11am. Pastors John Holyer and Dan Dahling (Decatur, IN) will officiate. Please be sure to sign Barbara’s guestbooks and plant a flower in her memory.