Odius E. "Odie" Piper
April 07, 2014
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Odius Eugene “Odie” Piper, 87, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at Mercy Hospital.
Odie was born August 17, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George and Mildred (Furman) Piper. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Odie was the business manager of the City of Des Moines Municipal Laborers Local 353. He was a member of Home Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. He was a lifelong member of Sheridan Park United Methodist Church and a Boy Scout leader. Odie enjoyed square dancing and hunting. He liked spending time outdoors, farming, gardening, and camping.
Odie is survived by his children: Steve, Dennis, Janice Park, and Loretta Pierson; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and brother, Carroll Piper.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; son, Craig Piper; daughters, Elaine Millard and Jackie Howser; and brother, Charles Piper.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, also at the funeral home, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Sheridan Park United Methodist Church in loving memory of Odie.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diana Weaver-Jager
04/09/2014
I remember as a little girl riding on my dad's Vespa scooter to go see Odie. My dad was Harold Weaver and he and Odie had been friends as kids as I heard all kinds of stories when I was with them at his house. My dad passed away 11 yrs ago on the 5th of April so I am sure the two of them are reunited and telling their stories. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
John Eaton
04/09/2014
Odie thanks for being a good example for all of us scouts . I've known you for most of my life, and thank GOD for the pleasure. When you see the rest of our brother,and sister tell'em HI Friend for ever JOHN
Tom Turner
04/09/2014
Steve and family - I am so sorry to read of Odie's passing. He was truly a remarkable person - as a father and as a labor leader. In his role he laid a truly great foundation for all CIPEC employees at the City. From all accounts I have had he was a gentleman and a man of his word. Those traits and skills carried forward through his family. Please accept by deepest condolences.
Janis Bowden
04/09/2014
My sympathy goes out to the Piper families....may the memories of Odie live on throughout your lives and may those memories help sustain you at this very difficult time.