Michael Harold Wilper “Papa”, 74, of Oak Grove, MO passed away December 9th, 2025 at Centerpoint Hospital.
Mike was born September 25th, 1951 in Buford, South Carolina to Harold and Mary (Rue) Wilper. He graduated from East High School in 1969, where he met the love of his life, Helen. They were married for 50 years. He was proud to have served in the United States Armed Forces as a member of the Army. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He cherished his time supporting Little League sports and coaching his kids.
Mike is survived by sons: Scott Wilper and wife Amy, Keny Wilper and Boozer (dog son), Jeff Wilper and wife Shea, and Charlie (dog son); brother Kenneth (Chandra) Wilper; sister-in-law, Christine (Doug) Roberts; grandchildren: Ashley (Tony), Adella (Gavin), Abigail, Allison, Johnny, and Bodie; great-grandchildren Alexzander and Andrew.
Visitation will be held at Royer Funeral in Oak Grove, MO on Saturday December 20th from 11am to 1pm. Service and military honors to be held at 1pm. Luncheon to follow at New Life Church – Oak Grove.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri
Karen Johnson
16 Dec 2025I knew Mike thru his wife Helen, my best friend, for over 40+ years working at SWBT company..
After Helen’s departure last year I felt she would want me to keep in touch with her husband to be there to help him thru his grief since I had lost my husband 21 years ago. I tried thru phone calls and cards for holidays..he always called me when he received a card and we would reminence over Helen stories…I am so sorry for the boys losing their dad a year after mom…my prayers are with you all.. You had a wonderful up bringing with two parents that cared very deeply for you children, especially your mother…God bless you all during this time..
Love Karen Johnson