Robert Albert Piep

Robert Albert Piep died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the age of 93. He was born November 14, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Frederick G. and Klara Knesebeck Piep. He attended area schools and graduated from South High School. Married Velma Woodbury November 16, 1940; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They were parents to six children: Barbara Jean Gunter, Robert W. and Leland Brent Piep, Beverly Jean Walton, Cynthia Kay Van De Graaf and Kathleen Marie Webb. They have 20 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. He was in the US Army during WWII, spending time in the Philippines and Korea. Robert was employed by Continental Trailways and had a remarkable driving safety record over a 40 year period. After retirement, he and Velma enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and snow-birding in Arizona each winter. Robert is preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Barbara; parents; sisters Elizabeth Robinson, Elsie Palmer, Clara Scroggins; brothers Fred, Henry, George and Kenneth. He is survived by his children; brother Jack Piep; and sister, MaryAnn Kennaday. A viewing will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South.