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Robert Hipke Obituary
Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gertrude Hipke; son Robert C. (Beth); daughter Tracey Patrick (Andy); and grandchildren Lauren and Alaina Hipke and Connor and Luke Patrick.
A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 24, 2013, at the Strickland Funeral Home of Crystal River. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Gulf to Lake Baptist Church in Crystal River with Pastor Lloyd Bertine presiding. Interment will follow at Fero Memorial Gardens of Beverly Hills.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests mourners please consider a memorial contribution to the Gulf to Lake Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hipke
Rick Sanchez
June 3, 2023
One of the most impressive and heuristic leaders I've ever known. He made you better by helping you find yourself through motivation and the right amount of tough love. I went on to play college football, which led to my career in news. And all throughout, I never forgot my humble upbringing as a poor refugee, Hialeah High and the people who influenced me when I was scared and knew nothing-- people like Coach Bob Hipke. Rick Sanchez Class of 77
Art Tatum
June 23, 2013
Rest in peace coach, and thanks for the things that you taught me during my time in the locker room and on the field. I took it to the world with me and I am glad I did.. Thanks again coach.. See you when I get there...
sally citarelli
June 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Coach Hipke
Ralph Gutierrez
April 7, 2013
"His influence on myself and others that he coached was in-valuable in our lives"
I became a better man because of his influence.....Ralph Gutierrez class of '68
Carol Joiner-Whitman
February 11, 2013
May you rest in peace Coach. With Sympathy to Aunt Gurdie, Family and Janie.
Steve Andres
February 5, 2013
Forgot to dedicate Kenny Chesney's "Boys of Fall" to the coach.
Steve Andres
February 5, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Coach Hipke's passing. He was one of a kind, beloved by all who played for him. Practices in the S. Fla heat can be drudgery. He always made it fun, coaching and correcting in a firm but good natured way that was never taken personally. He was not my position coach and I envied the guys who played directly for him. They always seemed to be having the most fun. As Pat Lyons said, he always was playing quirky music. For me, it was "Surfer Joe" (by the Surfaris). He would lift the arm off the old stereo of the day so it would play incessantly. It brings good memories and I have it on my IPOD 47 years later. I'll play it today in his memory. He was that rare individual who could lift you up by his very being. He had "The Gift". No matter what teenage angst you were going through, it was impossible not to smile in his presence. My condolences to his family. He was a special man who touched and influenced the lives of many.
Tim Blizzard
February 1, 2013
you will be missed coach.Your energy and spirit and dedication to every person and every team you coached sincere and real.You put a new meaning to multi-tasking as a coach.Hope you are at peace
Manny Hernandez
February 1, 2013
Though forty-three years have passed since my days of playing for Coach Hipke, the values that he instilled in me and the lessons that he taught me have never left. They are part of who I am and what I have accomplished in this life. Coach Hipke loved us for who we were and tried not only to teach us how to play the game of football but also how to behave as gentlemen on and off the field. He has and always will be remembered by all of us who had the priviledge to be part of his team and part of his life. Thank you Coach for your dedication and committment and also for having faith in an undersized Cuban lineman who you entrusted in anchoring the defensive line. My sincere condolences to the Hipke family. Coach Hipke will always be remembered. "FAITH & PRIDE" was what he taught us. God bless.
Dick and Claire Laxton
January 30, 2013
We will always be greatful to Coach Hipke for his wonderful influence on the students he taught and coached. He was always upbeat about everything. A great mentor - a great man! We're so glad Coach Hipke was on staff when our children attended Crystal River Middle School. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and a joy to know.
patrick lyons
January 29, 2013
Coach Hipke. You were a true inspiration and role model to me and many others of the HHS class of 1967.I will never forget all of those crazy songs you used to play over and over and over in our football locker room before and after practice! Thank you for everything! Pat Lyons fullback HHS 67
R Smith-Ivory
January 29, 2013
Coach, You made PE and middle school fun! My CRMS memories will always have you in them! Whether I was keeping stats for boys sports, or just hanging between classes, you were there supporting me all the way! You always had a way of making even the worst of days better! CRMS and ALL your students are better because of you! God bless your family, but PRAISE GOD you are treading the streets of gold and singing your favorite praise songs! What a voice! Sing your heart out coach! Love and prayersM
JERRY REMILLARD
January 29, 2013
COACH ROBERT HIPKE,WAS THE BEST ROLEMODEL ANYONE COULD HAVE.I REMEMBER THE FIRST DAY WE MET HIM IN 1963,YOUNG, TUFF AND AS GOOD A PERSON AS U COULD FIND......HE MADE ME INTO A MAN!IN HEAVEN FORE SURE..KEEP ON TRUCKIN'COACH....JERRY REMILLARD HHS CLASS OF 1964
Brenda Smith Yeats & Jim Yeats (Class of 73)
January 28, 2013
Coach Hipke...what an icon of Hialeah High School! I'll never forget the pep rally in the courtyard. The cheerleaders were on the roof of the overhang and you climbed up to deliver some words of inspiration. I turned around and looked and you jumped from the roof to the courtyard. I thought you sure knew how to fire up a crowd. Thanks for all the good memories.
Pat & Vinny Hynes
January 28, 2013
Gertie and Family,
In our hearts a memory
will always be kept,
of one we loved,
and will never forget.
A beautiful life
that came to an end.
He died as he lived,
everyone's friend.
Thanks for 60 years
of friendship.
Pat and Vinny Hynes
Mike Moomaw
January 27, 2013
I will always remember those years at HHS in the late 60's. You were the man!!! Now we have one less hero among us
Elaine Diesing
January 27, 2013
You were an amazing example and coach to all my kids. Thank you for the time you spent on them. God bless you. Rest in peace Coach Hipke.
Brian Witty
January 27, 2013
Thanks coach for planting the competetive seed and being such a great careing but intense man and coach! Your big ol smile and memories will never be forgotten!
Tina Rouille
January 27, 2013
So Sorry to hear the world has lost yet another wonderful inspiration. What a wonderful person he was, and excellent teacher and coach. I will always have warm, and wonderful memories of his direction at CRMS.
Brian Rowe
January 27, 2013
Coach you will be sadly missed you were the person that helped me be the man I am today if it wasn't for you pushing us in middle school who knows where we would be. Now you are up the there with the main coach just don't fight for your way. Sadly missed and a heck of a person.
barbara cross(seyfang)
January 27, 2013
He was my favorite teacher , and coach . He was awesome to talk to . He will b truly missed.RIP COACH!!
January 26, 2013
From my heart I thank the Lord Jesus that I was able to know Coach Hipke the short time I did. Some of the things he helped plant in me a long time ago are: FAITH, COMMITMENT, HEART, DISCIPLINE, HARD WORK, DEDICATION, EFFORT, PREPAREDNESS, TEAMWORK, and a never give up winning spirit. I remember coming in early and seeing him hitting the weights. I remember coming in and seeing him hitting the track. I remember all of us being soaked in the pouring rain of a typical Hialeah school day, seeing him doing pushups while our varsity sports class played gator ball. I remember him saying to us "men, if you're going to run the race, run it to win or don't run it at all". What an inspiration and motivator he was! In life's ups and downs, the example he was to me back then still helps me to be victorious no matter what comes up, and everyday I pray that I can be a good example to people for the Lord in such ways as Coach Hipke was to me. Thank you Lord for letting me cross paths with Coach Hipke. My deepest sympathy to Ms Hipke and family.
Respectfully Yours,
Root Watson
January 25, 2013
Condolences to Gertie and the family. Carlos and Lynda Hinson
Todd Lewis
January 25, 2013
Bob Hipke as my HS football coach in Hialeah from 1968-1970. He stood for integrity and himself told the truth to players, even when they didn't want to hear it. After a serious injury my senior year, Coach Hipke frankly told me that I should now pursue my studies; his counsel was that it was unrealistic to expect that my knee would heal fully and that it was a better future to be built on academic excellence. I went to college free from football, and ended up with a career as a professor. Coach Hipke sent me forward with truthful insight, and I will always appreciate his role in setting me in the best direction. I wish I had seen him since a visit home in 1974. I mourn his passing, sending condolences to his family.
Marnie Green
January 25, 2013
Tracy, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We have fond memories of him at CRMS and throughout our years of being friends.
chuck williams
January 25, 2013
A great coach and teacher that we can never forget. He can now coach in heaven.
Tom Sefton
January 25, 2013
So sad to her the news. He was my favorite gym teacher / coach at Hialeah High
Danny & Linda Douglas
January 25, 2013
Gertie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bob was loved and respected by a great many people. He will be missed.
January 25, 2013
"It is not what we take out of this world, rather it is what we leave behind." Coach, your legacy will always be with us. Thank you for your passion for teaching, mentoring and caring.
Sonia Berglund farrow Cooper City, fl
Peggy Rawls
January 25, 2013
We will miss the coach. My condolences to Gertie and the Hipke children and grandchildren at this sad time. The Hipkes were across-the-street neighbors of ours at Crystal Shores. Bob often stopped by to talk to my husband, Will. Bob had such a positive attitude. It was always a delight to have him ring our doorbell. My love goes out to Gertie and the family.
January 25, 2013
Bob Hipke, much loved and respected by all who knew him.He was a roll model for his family and students.Bob,you were one of my favorite people.I loved it when you called to check on me and would say,"Ma this is your way ward son".Darrell and I both loved and appreciated you.My love to Gertie "The love of your life".We will never forget you.Mrs"G" CRMS
January 24, 2013
Gertie, so sorry to hear about Bob, we taught together at Hialeah High for many years, enjoyed working with him he was a good teacher and coach...Jimmie Ruth Songer...Retired Physical Education teacher/coach at HHS
Steve Cipullo
January 24, 2013
I pray that the Hipke family finds comfort in knowing Coach Hipke is with our Lord, free of all his worldly ills and waiting to be reunited someday. The lessons Coach tought us were invaluable and what young men need to hear. Family, respect, love , honesty, devotion and belief in God formed and shaped so many young mens lives. Thank you Hipke family for sharing your time with your husband and father with groups of young men during the summer when we attended FCA camps in North Carolina...so many of us are better for it.
Cathie Blair
January 24, 2013
Remembering good times with Bob and all the Hipkes' in Hialeah. There was always a party when we were together. Love and prayers.
Dave Steding
January 24, 2013
Rest in peace, Coach. I have great memories of THE coach from 1970-1971. The funniest thing he said to me, that I'll never forget:
"Steding, you're so lazy, you probably sit down to pee".... Coach had a way to get to you, and I WAS lazy and out of shape. Coach Hipke had a big impact on me and I often times wanted to reach out to him and say, "How do you like me now"??? I am thankful for his role in my life.
Patricia Ickes Brodt
January 24, 2013
From Twin Lakes through Hialeah High, swimming coach for Hialeah Seahorses to Hialeah Thourghbreds football team. Teacher, mentor, leader, guide, and comforter when my family lost our father. All my siblings and I have remember Coach as a very important influence in our lives. All the Hipke family are in our thoughts and prayers. How proud you must be to know your parents legacy is still strong after a half a century.
Carlyn & Dave Gunnell
January 24, 2013
Gertie & Family, We were so sorry to here of Bob's passing. You were both such wonderful & welcoming neighbors when we arrived next door. We will always remember Bob for his big smile & his patience & love of Pop & His joy in his family. We were so very blessed to know you both. Our love & prayers are with you & the family. Carlyn & Dave
Sue Smith
January 24, 2013
I remember Bob the best not as the A.D. at CRMS, but as the Dean of Students. I continually marveled at the way he could be "chewing" out a student for a disciplinary problem and the next minute he'd come walking out of his office with his arm around the student's shoulder with the biggest smile on his face and chatting up a storm. The problem was dealt with and forgotten. The way he could turn a negative experience into a positive was amazing. I will miss that big smile and sense of humor. He was truly a great man and will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss Gert.
Scott Sheffield
January 24, 2013
My condolences to coaches family. Although I only spoke with him once since 1975, he continues to be an influence in my life. A master motivator on and off the football field. I can still see the nail cross he wore around his neck.
Sue Smith
January 24, 2013
I remember Bob best not as the A.D. at CRMS, but as the Dean of Students. I continually marveled at the way Bob dealt with disciplining students. One minute he'd have a student in his office just "chewing" him out for a disciplinary problem. The next minute Bob would be walking out of his office with his arm around the student's shoulder with the biggest smile on his face just chatting up a storm. He always turned a negative experience into a positive experience. His smile and sense of humor will never be forgotten. Truly a great man and will be missed by all.
So sorry for your loss Gert!
Wally Ditzler
January 24, 2013
May God Bless everyone who was so richly blesses by Coach Hipke. He touched people everwhere he was. Especially the youth who was blessed to be coached & taught by him. May God especially Bless his family. Coach will always be remembered.
Gary Sampson
January 24, 2013
Coach Hipke was a neat and great person. Lots of energy and lots of fun. He influenced and related to young people very well. My favorite song today is, How Great Thou Art, that we sang at FCA meetings at school. The Faith and Pride teams at Hialeah High in 1969-70 were wonderful times for us all.
Coach,you will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hipke family.
Gary and Karen(Frederick)Sampson(1970 and 1971 Hialeah High classes.
Rest in Peace Coach
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013
David and I have known you guys for many years and always looked forward to being around both of you. You and Bob made us laugh when we needed it. Our prayers and love go out to you and the family at this time. However, just know that Bob is in heaven carrying on a conversation with whoever will listen.....and with some that don't want to.
Beverly and David Hickey
Sharon Weaver
January 24, 2013
Gertie, please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers with love and sympathy.
Bob was a standout coach at CRMS. It was a privilege to know him.
January 24, 2013
He was a great friend and colleague during the 21 years we worked together at CRMS. Bethanne Mann
Jack and Yolanda Dorminy
January 24, 2013
Bob and Gertie were neighbors of ours when they lived at Crystal Shores in Crystal River. They were loved by everyone and tremendous neighbors to have. We missed them when they moved to Ocala. Bob will be missed by all...and we want to express our deep and sincere condolences to the Hipke family at this sad time. Bob will be missed but not forgotten.
Mike Quigley
January 24, 2013
Coach you made me a better person & I will always think of you & smile RIP coach.
Hialeah 1971
Michael Hampton
January 24, 2013
An amazing coach with a great passion for teaching the game of football and the lessons of life to so many young men that were lucky enough to enter his huddle.
You will be missed but not forgotten coach Hipke!
Carl & Kathy Argetsinger
January 23, 2013
Hipke, always loved seeing you when you came to the shop with Conrad, you were always happy and had some jokes to tell us, May you RIP my Friend...Prayers to your wife and Family at this time of Great loss....
January 23, 2013
What an amazing man!! So sad to see this in the news paper! Coach Hipke was a wonderful man, coach, and mentor!! He will be missed but has definetly left a great impression on many students! what and inspiration he was!
Tina Glass-Anderson
Diane Scriven
January 23, 2013
Gertie my prayers go out to you and your family, Bob was a great guy and he will be missed. God Bless
Roberta Louden
January 23, 2013
The ever burning candle in the window waiting for us all to come home.
Angels Among Us
Roberta Louden
January 23, 2013
Coach, You will be greatly missed, you were one special man & always had that wonderful smile. You left so many of us with so many memories, lessons learned, special gifts I will always cherish & I will see you on the other side. May your family find some peace knowing that they have you as a special angel....Angels Among Us
Robert Seitz
January 23, 2013
Loved by his football players, respected by his peers, and remembered for his enthusiasm and commitment to helping young men become responsible citizens. We will miss you but rejoice in all you were to so many of us. So long coach.
Kelle Hinson-Miller
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke will be missed, was an amazing man! Thanks for the memories in Crystal River
Paul Remillard
January 23, 2013
Thanks coach, because of you I never had trouble in school, I always had some one to show my report card to. You took me to your home for pot roast. You watched over me when I had no one else qualified to do the job. You kicked my stubborn butt enough to get me into college. You treated me like your own son. You made me a better athlete than I ever dreamed I could be. I am so very thankful for how you held me and so very guilt ridden that I never made the time that God knows I had, to see you after we spoke on the phone.
I have and always will love you for how much you looked out for me, got in my face, and demonstrated Gods love to me when I could have just as easily slipped into God knows what.
I will see you again and I know your feeling better now
And I hope your lovely bride will be able to carry on in your physical absence.
January 23, 2013
Dear Hipke Family;
I had the privledge to play for Coach Hipke for 2 years 74-75 . His dedication to his students/players and to God was unmatched. As a PE teacher, Football Coach and FCA leader he earned the respect from everyone he touched. God only knows how many kids he had a positve effect on in Hialeah. God Bless all of you at this time knowing that Coach Hipke made a big difference in this world. Can't wait to huddle up with him in Heaven one day.
Faith and Pride Coach.
Sincerely
Tom Shepherd
HHS Class 1975
January 23, 2013
Beth and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Iris Haile & Family
Greg Hattaway
January 23, 2013
A great coach and a great man. He will be remembered fondly by all of his students. I had several classes with him at Hialeah High in the 1960
Donna Ortiz
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke..a true role model and educator who touched so many young lives
in Hialeah and Crystal River..he will truly be missed
Bill Burns
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke will be greatly missed. Many of us were lucky enough to have him as Physical Education Teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary in Hialeah in the late 50s and again at Hialeah High School in the late 60s. He was such a positive influence on us.
January 23, 2013
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke will be greatly missed. He was my phys ed teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary and I had the pleasure to have him at Hialeah High in the late 60s. He was a positive influence for so many of us.
~ Bill Burns, Greenwood, Indiana
Cal Campbell
January 23, 2013
I knew Coach Hipke at Hialeah High. He was a fine man
Bj
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke was someone I looked up to for many years in middle school at CRMS. He was a real awesome person. He will be missed dearly.
tereasa
January 23, 2013
I remember coach hipke i also remember his wife i had her for a pe teacher when i was in school my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Lynda & Ray Kyse
January 23, 2013
Ray and I remember coach Hipke from Hialeah High where we both graduated in '65. Coach Hipke impacted so many of us there. We are saddened to hear of his passing. God bless those left behind. He will not be forgotten.
Joyce Wilkison McDaniel
January 23, 2013
He was my pe teacher at Twin Lakes and I remember him well from Hialeah High. He had such an infectious smile and personality, and was truly a great inspiration to so many young people. I can see him now upstairs--leading a pep rally!!!! Although he is gone, he will be well remembered here on earth. My condolences are with the family.
Benica (Griffin) Fox
January 23, 2013
I had the pleaseure of knowing Bob Hipke as a friend of our family. My father and "Hipke" as he was fondly called could go on for hours telling stories that would leave you rolling in the floor with laughter. My thoughts and prayer are with Gertie and family over your loss. Hipke say Hi to my Daddy in Heaven for me.
Gary Brown
January 23, 2013
I met Coach Hipke when I was in the fourth and fifth grades at Twin Lakes Elementary School in Hialeah. He was our Phys Ed teacher and had one of his legs in a cast, which we teased him about. I played football at Hialeah High School where Coach Hipke was one the staff. All the players liked him as a coach and a person.
My condolences to his family, friends and the Hialeah High universe.
Michael (Go-Go) Govin
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke was a great influence on my life. He was a great coach and an even greater person. I will miss that big smile he always had on his face as much as I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Shelly McGowan
January 23, 2013
Remember you with fondly even after all of these years. Condolence to your family.
Michael Mountjoy
January 23, 2013
Gertie, I think fondly of you and Bob often. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Cheryl Good Harrison
January 23, 2013
He was a wonderful man and someone so many looked up to at Hialeah High School. Peace to his family.
Wayne Werff. Class of '68
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke was a wonderful man who left his positive impression on all of us who met him, was coached by him or sat in his class room. A very positive impression he left on all of us at Hialeah High School and a wonderful laugh he had.
May almighty God wrap his loving arms around his family and the angles sing the praises of this caring man
R.I.P coach...
Mike Fox
January 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hipke Family. I played for coach at Hialeah High in the late sixty. He was an outstanding person and an exemplary role model for all his players. I will never forget the 100 pushups that he uses to do before practice and his infectious smile. God bless and keep you coach.
January 23, 2013
Dear Gertie, Bobby, Tracey and Family,
It is with heavy hearts that Wyatt and I express our condolences.
Our families have been so very fortunate to share many happy times from ballgames, boating, dinners and storytelling.
Bob was a guiding light and inspiration to many young athletes.
We are grateful to call him our friend.
God Bless You,
Terie Blair and Wyatt Boyette
Jonesboro,AR
Pam Taylor
January 23, 2013
You could not think of Hialeah High School without thinking of Coach Hipke! I remember him on the roof of the cafeteria leading Pep Rallies (graduate of 1975)! He showed us what school spirit was about. Hipke-Hialeah - two names that go together. Thoughts & prayers are with the family!
June Steding
January 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with The Hipke family. I went to Hialeah High School in the 60s and Coach Hipke was very highly regarded as a mentor, teacher, and coach. He had a very positive impact on all who had the privilege to know him. RIP, Coach.
Lefty McBride
January 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hipke family. Coach Hipke was a life changer in a positive way for many who attended Hialeah High. He will be sorely missed and thought of fondly.
Tracey (Hipke) Patrick
January 23, 2013
The ourpouring of love and comments about how my dad impacted so many young lives have moved me beyond words. Thank you to each and everyone of you for remembering my dad during this time.
Marcy Maxwell Mellucci
January 23, 2013
Robert, Beth, Lauren and Alina,
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Hipke's passing. May God comfort you in the days and weeks to come.
January 23, 2013
All the students Coach Hipke taught and coached were better people because of his influence. I hope he knows how much he affected my life and so many others.
Jack Turnier
Kelly (Ramirez) Graham
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke! What a pleasant blast from the past...Crystal River Middle School..what a wonderful man he was. Prayers to his family, he truly was a wonderful man and a pleasure to have known. There are some faculty that no matter how many years go by, you never forget, and Coach Hipke was one of them. RIP.
Bruce Stull
January 23, 2013
Bob was a great man. I only had the privilege to work with him for only a few years. I learned a lot from Bob.
Manny Perdo,o
January 23, 2013
I will never forget coach Hipke jumping off the first floor at our High School pep rallies before games! He was a good man that will be missed.
January 23, 2013
Our condolences to the Hipke family. My wife and I both graduated from Hialeah High in 1965 and have fond memories of Coach Hipke as a teacher.
Bob and Paula Miller - Hernando
Lyman Strickland & the Staff of Strickland Funeral Home
January 23, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mike Turner
January 23, 2013
Words cannot measure the depth of this man's drive, positive attitude, or his love of teaching young people. He was one of a kind and is already greatly missed.
david hurst
January 23, 2013
coach hipke was a great man..great man and a good neighbor
Sherry Broom
January 23, 2013
I was a student at Hialeah High School from 1975-78 & wanted to offer my condolences to you on your loss. On behalf of countless HHS alumni, thanks, Coach Hipke, for all you did while at HHS.
Tom & Bonnie Bova
January 23, 2013
Coach Hipke was the best coach I ever had and a great influence on my life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. HHS c/o '67
Terry Rooks
January 22, 2013
Bob was one of the most amazing men I have ever met! His positive influence in the lives of his students and athletes lives on. I have been blessed by having Bob in my life. I will miss his smile and laugh. I celebrate his life! Gertie, Bobby, Tracey, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry
Bruce Remillard
January 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hipke Family.
What a tremendous impact Coach (and Mrs. Hipke) made on the lives of my two brothers and I. We will carry his memory and lessons for many generations into the future.
Ted Hendricks
January 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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