Peter Jon Kiep Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Peter Jon Kiep (Athens, Alabama), who passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Peter Jon Kiep to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Kiep and Helen Kiep; his siblings, Frank, Robert Kiep and Mary Lou Erickson; his son Matthew Kiep; and his grandson Ryan Parker.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Kerr Kiep; his sons, Richard Alan Shean (Dora), Timothy Jon Kiep (Andrea) and Bryan Clayton Kiep; his grandchildren, Shane Kiep (Gypsy), Stephanie Powell (Cory), Jackson Kiep, Mary Catherine Kiep (Nick Stahl), Elijah Kiep, Brady Kiep, Matthew Kiep II (Samantha), Justin Kiep, Jon Lewis Kiep (Samantha Locke) and Jessica Kiep; and his great grandchildren, Cambria Kiep, Gannon Kiep, Juniper Robello and Tatum Robello.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Copeland Presbyterian Church (27085 Copeland Rd, Athens, AL 35613). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Limestone Memorial Gardens (1987 US-31, Athens, AL 35611).

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of North Alabama, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.