Loren R. Sloppy

Loren Ray Sloppy, age 87, of Bowling Green, formerly Louisiana, MO passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home next door to his daughter’s residence as he had always wished. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Collier Funeral Homes in Louisiana, MO with Pastor Ric Meyerpeter officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the funeral home. Loren was born March 31, 1936 in Richland, WA, the son of Lynn Rueben and Edith Long Sloppy. He grew up in Washington state along the Columbian River. Following graduation, Loren enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954. While stationed in Lincoln, NE, Loren married Lila Mae Barrett July 7, 1956 and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage, when she passed away December 15, 2016. To this union of 60 years Loren was the proud father of Linda Marie Preston of Bowling Green and she survives. Other survivors include grandchildren Vanessa Doolin of Bowling Green, Christy Huckstep (Nathan) of Louisiana, and Diane Preston of Sullivan; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild on the way; bonus daughters Cheryl Colston, Rhonda Ruffin, and Debra Irvin; brothers Dean Sloppy (Evelyn) and Dale Sloppy of the state of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Loren was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson Korey Preston; siblings Verne Sloppy, Roy Sloppy, Lorraine Sloppy, and Zelma Weatherby; bonus daughter Cindy Hoskins. During Loren’s 22 years of active duty with the USAF, he and his family had the chance to travel the world during his deployment locations. He spent time in Germany, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. Stateside the family spent time in California and Oregon. Of all the places they lived, for Loren, Thailand was his favorite and loved the Thai food. Loren was honorably discharged and retired from the United States Air Force in 1976 with the rank of Master Sergeant. Upon retirement, he moved his family to Louisiana, MO to be close to his brother-in-law. In Louisiana, Loren would spend the next 30 years working in the Louisiana RII School District as the maintenance supervisor and director. If it was broken or wasn’t working as it should, Loren would find the problem and fix it. Loren retired from the Louisiana Schools in 2006 and could be found tinkering with anything he could get his hands on, but especially classic cars. He spent time gardening and was known for his tomatoes, peppers, and fruit trees. Most of all, Loren loved being involved every day helping to raise his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loren’s lifelong dedication to serving others in the United States Air Force and the Louisiana RII School District will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Huckstep, Landon Doolin, Steven Vodohosky, Doug Hoskins, Nathan Huckstep Jr., and Eric Lopez. Serving has honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hoskins and Don Giltner. Memorial may be made to the support 22 project (www.support22project.org) Online condolences may be left at www.collierfuneral.com

Loren R. Sloppy

March 31, 1936 - September 22, 2023