Carl L. Sleeper

CARL L. SLEEPER

February 11, 1922 – January 29, 2023

ELKHART- Carl L. Sleeper, 100, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday January 29, 2023, at his residence in Elkhart.  He was born February 11, 1922, in Elkhart to William E. & Emma F. (Hamon) Sleeper.

     On September 21, 1957, he married Hettie Snyder.  She preceded him in death on July 7, 2000.  Surviving are 2 children, Carol S. (Robert) West, Jr., of Elkhart, Carl R. (Rebecca) Sleeper of Josephine, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Edward, Fredrick, William, Jr., Donald and Harry Sleeper and 2 sisters, Ruth Sleeper and Georgia Newell.

     Carl was a longtime member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church.  In his younger years he enjoyed woodworking.  Carl also enjoyed playing dominos and reading his bible.  He worked for over 20 years as maintenance superintendent at West Side Middle School and at Meijer.

     Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday February 10, 2023, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 11, 2023, at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 1010 E. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517.  Pastor Brian Whidden will render the service and burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.

     Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

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