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1935
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2011
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Jerome Zipperer Obituary
Jerry was born on July 24, 1935, son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Meidl) Zipperer. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from September of 1955 to June of 1957. On August 23, 1958, Jerry married the former Bonita Walters at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He worked in the maintenance department at Lapcor for 39 ? years until his retirement in 1997. Jerry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc Aerie No. 706 Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Old Timers Baseball League. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife: Bonita Zipperer, Manitowoc; three children and their spouses: Russell (Carrie) Zipperer, Cato; Debra (Ted) Rathsack, Manitowoc; Laurie (David) Radke, Oconto Falls; six grandchildren: Justin Zipperer, Tyler (Amanda) Zipperer, Karissa (Patrick) Hamoy, Adam (Tessa) Rathsack, Jerrod Rathsack, Tad Taggart; one brother and two sisters-in-law: LeRoy (Donna) Zipperer, Whitelaw; Bernadine Zipperer, Cato; one sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette (Leroy) Remiker, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his four brothers: Ray, Clarence, Norbert and Art; four sisters: Margaret Kohlman, Loretta Franzen, Arlene Kocourek, Clara Zipperer; three sisters-in-law: Rose Zipperer, Donna Zipperer, Irene Zipperer; three brothers-in-law: Ed Kohlman; Helmer Franzen; John Kocourek.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 28, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi-Waldo, North 14th Street and Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
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Cindy Hamilton
November 28, 2011
Sooooo' sorry to hear! He was always there to help me !!! A great guy ! He will be very Missed!! Throw some horseshoes up there for me! Condolences to all the family!! Love ya Bonnie!!!
Jeff Wasurick
November 28, 2011
Sorry to hear about Jerry, I used to work with Jerry at Lapcor, nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow.
November 28, 2011
Bonita and family,
Please except our sympathy and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. Ed and Marie (Shallue) Rosenbauer.
Lisa Heller
November 27, 2011
Laurie - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You have my deepest sympathies and you and your entire family are in my thoughts.
Lisa (Hollen) Heller
Michael Novak
November 27, 2011
So sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Jerry. He was a good friend, and I knew him from working at the Aluminum Specialty, Foley and Lapcor. He will be missed by all. It's just so hard to believe. He was at all the Eagles Club meetings, and the last place I talked with him.
Richard Altergott
November 27, 2011
Ted and Debbie,
So sorry for your loss of a father, friend and I'm sure a loving grandpa to your children. You have my deepest sympathy. God Bless!
Roy Naidl
November 27, 2011
I worked at Alum. Specialy Co. so knew Jerry from there. later I also worked at Lapcor. He was one great guy.
Ben Huss
November 26, 2011
Bonnie and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. We didn't get to know Mr. Zipper for very long but our children will miss him alot. We had alot of fun across the street with him.
The Huss Families
November 26, 2011
To the family of Jerome;
We are so saddened by the loss of Jerry. He would stop in at our cabin during hunting season with Terry to watch a game or just to say hello. We feel fortunate that he did make it to our camp this year and we could share a drink together for what was to be the last time.
The camp will miss Zipp.
David & Rick Haefke
Camp Crooked Barrel
November 26, 2011
Bonnie and family,
We extend our deepest sympathy. Jerry was a fun person to be with. We always enjoyed our time together in Sun Prairie playing poker. May our God keep you in His loving hands during this difficult time.
David and Dianne Schultz
mike fischer
November 26, 2011
Sorry for your loss of a loved one .
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