Jan Emerald Peppers

Jan Emerald Peppers, aged 66 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Born January 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Lawrence Emerald and Margaret A. (Conrad) Peppers.

During life, Jan worked as a concrete finisher. An outdoorsman, he loved to fish and especially enjoyed sluicing for gold with his family. Jan was also an avid motocross enthusiast. He will be remembered as a terrific father, brother, and uncle to many in the community.

Jan is survived by his loving wife, Sara Nicole (Shoemaker) Peppers; sons, Malachi and Jerome Peppers; daughters, Megan Swaim and Izzy Wichterman; grandchildren, Reese and Justice Hiltbrunner; brothers, Greg Peppers of Logan, Ohio and Harold Peppers of The Virgin Islands; sisters, LaDonna Kraft of Logan, Ohio, Bev Peppers of Logan, Ohio, Vanessa Sims of Lancaster, Ohio, and Darlene (Ron) Smith of Michigan; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Jan was preceded in death by his infant brother; and brother-in-law, Mike Kraft.

A funeral service officiated by Reverend Ronald Chunn will be held at 2 PM at the Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan, Ohio.

Visitation will be held from 11 AM until time of service at the Roberts Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the Peppers family suggests donations in Jan’s memory may be made to the Roberts Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses.

Letters of condolence may be shared at www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com

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