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Ronald Hipp Obituary
September 24, 1946 - March 18, 2022
Overland Park, Kansas - Ron was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Julius and Kay Hipp. He attended St. Joseph Elementary, Kapaun Memorial High School, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He is survived by his brother, Ken (Peggy), and sister, Judy Marstall (John), both of Wichita.
Ron was a devoted husband to his wife of 53 years, Barbara. He was a loving father and grandfather. Roger (Cheryl) resides in Alexandra, VA, Tim (Shannon) lives Atlanta, GA, with grandchildren Flannery, Charlie, and Eliot. Brian (Ashleigh) lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with grandsons Andrew and Alexander, and Suzie Nguy (Scott ) resides in Portland, Oregon, with grandchildren Evelyn, George, and Julius.
Ron was a longtime volunteer at his parish church, St. Thomas Aquinas in Wichita. He volunteered for the Red Cross after Katrina in New Orleans, spent four years working at the St. Michael Catholic Indian School on the Navajo Reservation near St. Michaels, Arizona, and served with the Missionary of the Poor in Jamaica through All Saints Church in Atlanta.
After living 60 years in Wichita, Ron moved to St. Michaels, Arizona for four years. Then, to be closer to his children and help with his grandchildren, he moved to Atlanta for two years, then Rockford, Illinois for two years, before finally settling in Overland Park.
He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and an avid traveler. He visited 49 states, most of the National Parks, and attended sporting events of all kinds, from baseball and football to hockey, horse racing, golf, and the Indy 500 four times.
Ron wanted to thank his family and dear friends for all their support throughout his life. His family wants to thank everyone for their recent kindness.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the child development center that enabled his grandsons to thrive. B.E. Smith Family Center, Advent Health Kansas City Foundation, 7315 E. Frontage Road, Ste. 221, Merriam, KS 66204.
Services will be at Cure of Ars, Leawood, KS, on Friday, March 25. The Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by the mass. A reception will follow. The burial will be private.
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Richard Greff
March 18, 2023
Ron was my roommate senior year at Notre Dame. My most memorable thing about Ron was his love for Barb and his upcoming wedding - the wedding took place and they entered a life of devotion to one another and a life they shared through their kids and working together (Indian mission). The world is a better pllace because of Ron Hipp.
Denny L. Zimmerman
March 30, 2022
I recently was made aware of the passing of Ron. I want to extend my condolences to Ron's family. Ron and I worked together at Peat Marwick (KPMG) in the early/mid 1970s. We also were Notre Dame grads and took turns as presidents for the ND Club of Wichita. We shared many conversations and lunches. Ron was a great friend and a person of great intellect. We lost contact in the early 1990s when we moved to Oklahoma City. He will be missed but not forgotten. R.I.P.
Me thomas
March 24, 2022
Ron lived in old Westside hood played a lot of baseball a great person
Kathleen KennedySmith
March 22, 2022
Dearest Barb and Family,
Praying that the many thoughts and memories of good times and the love shared will bridge the chasm of grief in this tough time. May Mr. Hipp´s soul find eternal rest and peace come to his loved ones through Lovely Godwinks.
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Rosemary & Regina (Texas cousins)
March 22, 2022
Distance in miles cannot erase childhood memories. Can't help but wonder if he still had the plastic cowboy on white horse figure that was kept in his Mom's built-in display case --a prized possession at one time. Sending special love, thoughts, and prayers to all who were dear to Ron. May his soul rest in peace.
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