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Daniel Lipski Obituary

Lipski, Daniel F. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the age of 90, now in the arms of Jesus. Loving husband of Mary "Dusty" (nee Krajna). Dearest Father of Roger, Neil, Laurie Ann and David. Devoted Grandfather of Daniel (Jodi), Aaron (Krista), Roger II, Angela (Jeremiah), Anton (Jess), Nathan (Kate), Amanda, Benjamin (Whitney), Grant and Matthew. Further blessed with Great-grandchildren Kaytlin, Isabella, Harmani Lou, Nicholas, Joshua, Lyhric and Benjamin. Dear Brother of Eunice Frieseke. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his Parents, Henry and Polly Lipski, his Sister Irene and Brothers Joseph, Henry and Frank. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 10 AM, at St. Margaret Mary (3970 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI). Visitation 8:30 AM until time of Mass. Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Dan joined the Fire Department in 1944 as a firefighter, rising through the ranks, being considered for the post of Chief of the Department, and earning a reputation as one of the finest Fire Department safety specialists in the country. As Deputy Chief he established the first federally certified Fire Department Mine Rescue Team in the United States. In 1948, he competed in the Olympic Trials for bicycle racing, coming within one second of the world record. In 1950 he designed and constructed a home for his family. In 1961, as an assistant scoutmaster, he established the Firemanship Training Badge program for the Boy Scouts of America. Dan, a loving husband and devoted father, who will remain in our hearts.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 6, 2012.

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Cathy Hula

March 31, 2022

As a child I lived across the street from the lipski family on Metcalf they were a great family played with their son Roger

Dick Kuhl

March 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Lipski family.

I felt safer, when Chief Lipski was in command at a fire. The citizens of Milwaukee owes this man a tip of the hat and a great big 'thankyou Dan" for a job well done.
May our Lord hold him in the palms of his hands for all eternity.

Karen Taughinbaugh

March 17, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the Lipski family. I enjoyed working with Mr. Lipski when he was on the Board of Review with Rev. Gregg.

Charles Fecteau

March 12, 2012

Dan was a wonderful human being. He was very instrumental in the safety of all the workers in the under ground deep tunnel project. I worked with Dan, side by side couldn't find a better man. Please accept our prayers and wishes for peace now that Dan is with Jesus.
Charles Fecteau x-Business Manager Local 113. and Family

Jody and John Gregory

March 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Lipski family. He will always be remembered as a great person. For all of his dedication and the innovations he brought to the job, I will always remember him for how well he treated his people. He was an inspiration to everyone that ever put on that uniform.

March 9, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Dusty and all the family. He personified the very best of the Greatest Generation and was a real-life hero. Always humble and caring about others. Quite a role model. Our family was privileged to live next door years ago and remained friends, now with Jesus and my parents. The Chenoweth family

Andrew Cmeyla

March 8, 2012

It was truely a privilege for me to know Mr. Lipski for the past few years. I always enjoyed my visits with him and always left with a good feeling because he was such a "good man". The community lost a special person who cared so much about our safety that he did something about it. My prayers good out to his family

Gregg & Nancy Blumenberg

March 8, 2012

Our condolences to the Lipski family. We all mourn your loss but we also celebrate the life of Chief Lipski.

John and Roberta Zautke

March 8, 2012

Dan was one of the finest men I knew!!A true friend to my mother and father. Rest in peace!

Karen Robinson

March 8, 2012

To Neil and family, I never had the privilege of meeting your father, but what an honor it would have been. From the stories you have told, what a true hero you had as a father and mentor. My condolences to your entire family.

Lynn Gaber

March 8, 2012

Aunt MAry,
I just heard about Danny this moring! I am so saddened for your loss. Sorry I cannot be there today. He is with Georgie now watching over all of us. Love and condolances with blessing and strength.
Love,

March 7, 2012

my sympathy to to family. dan was a good friend of my late uncle allen heimerl. thomas w. krohn

March 7, 2012

May we offer our deepest sympathy to the Lipski family. Your loss is felt and shared by the entire Celoni family. Dan rest in peace and God Bless.

Jim and Sandy Celoni

Peoria, Arizona

Lin Fonder

March 6, 2012

I was honored to know Danny, one of the nicest men I've ever known. He will not ever be forgotten and I so enjoyed the time I spent with him and Mary.
Love and strength to all the Lipski family.

Wayne Campbell

March 6, 2012

Chief Lipski had my respect and trust. Deepest sympathies to Neil and the rest of the family.

Barbara Parisi

March 6, 2012

"Dad" was an amazing man, and a blessing beyond words to have had in my life. He was not just my father-in-law, but an irreplaceable grandfather to our children, a devoted and exemplary husband and father, a friend and mentor, a "true compass". You will be truely missed Dad, but your legacy will live on.

Bob Anderson

March 6, 2012

I am sorry for your loss.

One word summed up Dan Lipski, "always." Always common sense, always dependable, always encouraged his people to be more. When you heard over the station's loudspeakers, "Chief is in quarters," and it was Dan, you knew a good man was in charge that day. Sometimes we'd wonder why he made us do this or that but time would tell that his good judgment preceded our doubts. I won't forget him.

Al Dziadosz

March 6, 2012

A fireman's fireman. Heaven must be a safer place to be. I am honored to have served during his time. Rest in peace, Danny, you've earned it.

Debarah & Kara Jones

March 6, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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