Robert Alan Aipperspach, born in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 12, 1954, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026.
Alan grew up in Winslow, graduating from Winslow High School in 1972 with a scholarship to Arizona Western College in Yuma. After spending some time at AWC, he decided to enlist in the Army where he completed his tour of duty in Germany. During this time Alan received Good Conduct and Army Commendation Medals. He continued to serve as an Army Reservist while attending Northern Arizona University but realized that he wanted to pursue his career with the military and re-enlisted.
During his 24-year career in the Army he served a variety of assignments including instructor for the chemistry branch and laboratory supervisor for the base in Honduras where he received the Meritorious Service Award. Throughout his distinguished career Alan made significant contributions to the Army Medical Department of which one was the development of an inventory management database that is still in use today.
After his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Alan joined Winslow Memorial Hospital as a laboratory technician and later became the laboratory supervisor. During his tenure, he received several certifications and was awarded a certificate of appreciation for his contribution in creating a comprehensive laboratory inventory system.
Upon his retirement from Little Colorado Medical Center, Alan pursued his hobbies of photography, astronomy, competitive shooting, and writing where he published and sold a short story. He loved to learn new things and take on new challenges which led him to design and help build his own house.
Alan is survived by his three sisters, Susan Morgan (Dennis), Cynthia Bixler (Steven) and Kathryn Winn (Richard); brother, William Barris (Pamela); uncle, Jerry Richards (Diane); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Aipperspach, and Maxine and Bill Barris.
Alan was well known in Winslow and will be missed by all, including the local restaurant community.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Winslow Funeral Home, 1505 W 3rd St.
Inurnment into the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, will be held at a later date.
