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Joseph F. Wippel

1936 - 2018

Joseph F. Wippel obituary, 1936-2018, Lafayette, IN

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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Lafayette, Indiana

Joseph Wippel Obituary

Joseph F. Wippel

Lafayette - Joseph F. Wippel, 81, of Lafayette, passed away at Franciscan East, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette 3:40 AM Monday February 19, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis, IN July 31, 1936 to the late Bernard and Mildred Floyd Wippel and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis in 1954. Joseph served in the U. S. Air Force from 1955 until 1957 and was stationed in Shreveport, LA and Morocco, North Africa. He was employed by Eli Lilly and Co. from 1957 until 1994 and transferred from Indianapolis to Lafayette in 1966. Joseph held various jobs in Chemical Manufacturing and retired as a maintenance coordinator in the Treflan Manufacturing area. He married Marie M. Bruner on August 23, 1981 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death June 4, 2007. Joseph was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was very active in church activities. He was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister and past president and member of the Parish Council; a member of St. Boniface Secular Franciscan Order since 1988 and a former lay minister. Joseph was a member of the Knight's of Immaculata at St. Boniface; a past president, district governor and member of the Serra Club; long time board member and volunteer at Lafayette Urban Ministry and a volunteer at Lafayette Food Finders Food Bank. He enjoyed bowling golf and motorcycle riding. Surviving are daughters Cynthia Fetick (Joe) of Sharonville, OH; Teresa Yrizzarry (John) of Austin, TX; Penny Abrams (Ted) of Monticello, IN; Stellia Farrell and Heather Wippel of Lafayette, IN; sons Jeffrey Wippel (Wendy) of Hernando, MS; Scott P. Wippel (Amanda) of Milford, IN; Robert Wippel (Brenda) of Mulberry, IN; a sister Nancy Abbott of Indianapolis, IN; by 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and his faith companion, Peanut. Friends may call at the Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home, 1104 Columbia St., Lafayette from 4 until 7 PM Thursday Feb. 22 with the Rosary being recited at 3:45 PM Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church 10:00 AM Friday Feb. 23, Fr. Tim Alkire officiating, with interment in St. Boniface Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 11. Memorials may be directed to Food Finders Food Bank of Lafayette. Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal & Courier on Feb. 20, 2018.

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Jud Dolphin

February 23, 2018

Well done good and faithful servant....the hungry, homeless and poor know your legacy. May we be inspired by your example until we meet again.

Cathy Brooks

February 22, 2018

Stella, May God be with you and your family during this time. We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Hugs to you and your family
Cathy and Larry Brooks
(Wed nite reg at Arnis)

Cathy Brooks

February 22, 2018

Stella, May God be with you and your family during this time. We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing.
Hugs to you and your family.
Cathy and Larry Brooks
wed nite reg at Arnis

becky hurst

February 21, 2018

Robert and Brenda, Kirk and I are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. Love Kirk and Becky

Joe Wolverton

February 21, 2018

Joe R.I.P. you desert it, to all family and friend you have my deepest sympathy.

Joe Micon

February 20, 2018

Joe was simply the best of the best - kind, compassionate, hard working and devoted to Marie, his children and many grandchildren.
Deepest sympathy to his entire family during this time of loss.

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22

Rosary

3:45 p.m.

Hahn-Groeber Funeral & Cremation Services - Lafayette

1104 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901

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22

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hahn-Groeber Funeral & Cremation Services - Lafayette

1104 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901

Feb

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Boniface Catholic Church

IN

Feb

23

Interment

St. Boniface Cemetery

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