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Leslie, I was so sorry to hear about your father. Hope you are all doing well.
Heather (Alpers) Grubb
July 24, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
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Robert Charles Sipple
Traverse City, Michigan
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Traverse City, Michigan
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Send FlowersWHITE PIGEON — Robert Charles Sipple, 61, of White Pigeon, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home. He had been in ill health since February.
Born Feb. 9, 1945, in Detroit, he was the son of Charles and Dorothy (Cameron) Sipple. Robert spent his early life in Traverse City and lived in South Bend, Ind., before moving to the White Pigeon-Fish Lake area 12 years ago.
A past owner of a grocery store in Traverse City, he worked as an inventory manager at Haulmark in Bristol, Ind.
Robert enjoyed golfing and writing, and was an avid reader.
He is survived by three daughters, Lisa Sipple of Gaithersburg, Md., Leslie (Gary) Payne of Frederick, Md., and Lani Sipple of Traverse City; two sons, Jason (Kim) Sipple of Traverse City and Spencer Sipple of Elkhart, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held today, July 15, 2006, at 1 p.m., at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, where visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Wilbur Brandli will officiate. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jimmy V. Cancer Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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My sister, Noreen Weaver, and myself,cousin's of Bob,would like to send our sympathy to your family. The last time I saw Bob was at Uncle Chuck's Funeral.As a cousin of Bob and having stayed at 215 Boardman and the cottage on Island lake.I always had to watch my back for his practical jokes.Bob enjoyed partying with his friends and having a good time. Sincerely, Dick and Noreen
william(Dick) Sipple
July 20, 2006 | Dunedin, FL
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My sympathy to Bob's family. Living across from Jack's Market in the 70's I would get a daily paper, and a joke or two from Bob. He was someone that could make your day.
Darlene Miller
July 16, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
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I lost a great friend. We communicated well and I'll miss the laughs.Until then,Bob..............
john wallin
July 15, 2006 | Trabuco Canyon, CA
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Many fond memories of the Sipples and Jack's Food Market. They will always be there.
Jim Van Eenenaam
July 15, 2006 | TraverseCity, MI
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Bobby's mom and dad, Charlie and Dorthy, were best friends with my parents, Fy and Zelma Fivenson. The other close couple was Steve and Dorthy Davis. I am 4 years older than Bobby but we grew up together at family events. I recall the fun we had at the cottage on Island lake fishing from the top of the boat house. I had never seen so many fish go after the bait.
Mickey Fivenson
July 15, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
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Sorry to hear of a former St. Francis High School classmate's passing. Bob made some of those long school days pass a little faster with his good-natured humor.
His life was a bit privileged compared to many of his classmates as he "turned the boards" at Holiday Hills in the winter and golfed at the Country Club during the rest of the year. As the years went by and I had an occassion to meet Bob's youngest son (who was then 10) and his pretty young daughter, - it was the...
Judy (Elbode) Belanger
July 15, 2006 | Suttons Bay, MI
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Bob, you will be missed but never forgotten. You have always been & will continue to be "a one of a kind, special person".
Ginger & Roger Wilson
July 15, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
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