Michelle Marie Pepe

Michelle Marie Pepe, age 65, passed peacefully from this world on May 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by people that loved her so much.

Michelle was born on August 3, 1959, in Nuremberg, Germany as the daughter of Bill and Patsy (Snow) Tripp. From the very beginning she was full of energy and had an adventurous spirit.

Michelle was a 1977 graduate of Lebanon High School. Following High School she went on and obtained her Bachelors Degree at Missouri State University. She worked most of her life as a Medical Technologist, but took pride in working at the Saint Louis Zoo, where she loved being surrounded by and working with animals.

Michelle leaves behind her husband, Michael Pepe of St. Robert, whom she shared a love woven with laughter, loyalty, and countless shared dreams. Michelle also leaves behind her daughters, Jessica Paradise of Seattle, WA whom she was so proud of for so many accomplishments, particularly breaking into the field of Aviation. Alisha Paradise of Rolla, Mo whom she was equally proud of. Step Daughter, Taylor Pepe (Daltyn Rawlings) of Grovespring, Mo. Grandson, Huxsyn Rawlings.

A celebration of life will be held on May 18th, 2025 at the St. Robert Community Center from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Funeral Services will be held on May 19th, 2025 at the Fort Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetery at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Louis Zoo.