Karen E Nepper, 79 passed away Wed May 25, 2022 at her residence.

She was born Dec 13, 1942 in Hot Springs, SD to Carl and Louise (Mohler) Fugier. She married Tom Nepper Aug 16, 1962, they divorced.

Survivors include three daughters Roxann (Rocky) Kienzle of Black Hawk: Cherri Nepper of Rapid City; Judith (Mark) Glasford; one son Kris Nepper of Black Hawk; six grandchildren, seven soon to be eight great grandchildren; one sister Carleen (Gary) Mahan of Rapid City; one brother Stan (Cora) Fugier of Rapid City.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Louise Fugier, brother Raymond Fugier, ex husband Tom Nepper and special friend Jay Aaberg.

She had many different occupations throughout her life from waitressing to farm/dairy hand to childcare provider. She enjoyed knitting, reading and puzzles. She was proud to be 36 years sober.

A Celebration of Life will be Thursday June 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home 2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City SD 57702.