Gary Gene Keeper, age 69, was born February 22, 1955, and departed this life on June 28, 2024, at his home in Hurley, MO. Gary loved and served Almighty Yawah and his Savior Yahushua Messiah.

Gary worked in the construction and remodeling business for several years. He owned and managed commercial property in Republic, MO, which he and his father built together.

Gary's greatest joy and accomplishment in life was his family. He is survived by his wife, Teresa, of almost 48 years and his 12 children: Jessica Solberg (Ben), Z. Dylan Keepper (Mandy), Sundance Keepper (Elena), Isaac Keepper (Lauren), Elijah Keepper (Kalee), Mariah Keepper (Matt Rose), Angelina Keepper, Zebulun Keepper (Sannetta), Ezra Keepper, Magdalene Keepper, Evangeline Leuschen (Cole), and Sophie Ashley (True). He was known as "GrandDad" to his 33 grandchildren: Zane, Keenan, Nash, Elon, Aleah, Amadeus, Barron, Ambreal, Lyla, Ophelia, Annalyse, Byron, Seraphina, Dietrich, James, Tobias, Rhelyssis, Wyatt, Amelia, Rosie, Mirabel, Isabelle, Theopolis (Buddy), Delayuh, Everett, Seeley, Cash, Rudiger, Norah, Elira, Lydia, Elsie, and Esmae.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Opal Keepper, his brother, Kent, and children and grandchildren who passed away before birth.

Gary will be buried at the Keepper Family Cemetery at his home in Hurley, MO. Services under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.