Dennis Ray Pieper

We are sad to announce the passing of Dennis Ray Pieper, 57, on December 4, 2022.  Dennis passed away surrounded by his loved ones.  He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald “Gary” Pieper, his mother, Patricia Oster Knox, and his brother, Stan Knox. He is survived by his loving wife, of 37 years, Shari Pieper; children, Katie Pieper, Cody Pieper, Kyle Pieper; brothers, Steve Knox and wife Annette Wilkins of Richmond, VA, Chris Pieper and wife Shelley Pieper of Kerrville, TX, Frank Pieper and wife Nichole Pieper of Cascade, MT, Freddy Pieper and wife Jannett Pieper of Kerrville, TX; grandchildren, Maddox Wilton, McKenzie Pieper, Hanna Pieper; and several nieces and nephews.

Dennis was born in Kerrville, TX on August 17, 1965.  He graduated from Tivy High School in 1985. He married Shari on August 16, 1985. Throughout his life he was an electrician at Thomas Electric and Air Conditioning, a manager at Dealers Electrical Supply, and often was found helping Shari with her jobs at Albertsons and The Golden Antler Boutique.  He and Shari also enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels.  After retiring, Dennis and Shari enjoyed cruising and gambling at casinos.

Dennis was known by several names, but his favorite one was PaPaw - he loved his grandchildren.  He was also “fondly” known by his friends and family as Teddy Bear or Grizzly Bear(depending on his mood), Butter Boy, Peppa the Pig, and Dink. 

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to help the Pieper family during this time.

Goodnight, Sweetheart Goodnight

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

I hate to leave you, I really must say

Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

I hate to leave you, but I really must say

Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight

Well, it's three o'clock in the morning

Baby, I just can't get right

Well, I hate to leave you, baby

Don't mean maybe, because I love you so

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

I hate to leave you, I really must say

Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

I hate to leave you, I really must say

Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight

Mother and your father

Might hear if I stay here too long

One kiss and we'll part

And I’ll be going

You know I hate to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

Goodnight, sweetheart, well it's time to go

I hate to leave you, I really must say

Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight

written by Calvin Carter and James "Pookie" Hudson in 1951

performed by The Spaniels in 1953

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