The death of Jonni Jae Pepper of Garden City has been learned. Mr. Pepper passed from this life Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Garden City. He was 48.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
Born February 1, 1964, Jonni was the son of Jack E. Pepper and the former Sara Amerine.
Jonni was raised and attended school in Lakin, where he lived most all of his life.
October 18, 1986 Jonni and Tina Krieg were married in Lamar, Co. She survives.
Early in his life Jonni hauled hay and worked as a tire man for the Syracuse and Lakin Co-ops, and Big R of Lamar, before becoming self-employed. His businesses included Pepper Automotive, Big Jon’s Welding, J&T Bait Shop and Pepper Trailer Court and Rentals.
Mr. Pepper was a man of faith and was baptized in the First Christian Church of Lakin.
He loved riding Harley’s, fishing, hunting, racing Ford race cars, playing guitars and most importantly, spending time with his family. Jonni expecially enjoyed many years as a member of Jack Pepper and the Rythm Rangers Dance Band.
Besides his wife, Jonni is survived by his children, Lorena Marie Pepper of Deerfield, and Jake Jae Pepper and Jessica Jane Pepper both of Garden City; his parents of Lakin; sister Mona Lisa Wohlenhaus and husband Bill of Wiley, Co.; and his brother Jack R. Pepper and wife Amy of Lakin.
Jonni was preceded in death by his brother Jason Pepper.
Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2013 at the Lakin United Methodist Church with Rev. Rita Stockton and Rev. Tod Anthony officiating. Burial followed in the Lakin Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be given to the Jonni Jae Pepper Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin.
Condolences may be emailed here. [/it-exchange-member-content]