Daniel J. Hipskind

Daniel J. Hipskind, 77, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, He was the owner of Hipskind Asphalt Company for 36 years, retiring in 1986. He was a St. Sgt in the U.S. Air Force and attended the University of Notre Dame. Daniel was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and VFW Post, Monroeville. Survivors include his wife, Sharon M. Hipskind of Fort Wayne; sons, Michael of Forest MS, Joseph (Michelle) of Fort Wayne, John of Durham, NC, Thomas (Amy) of Fort Wayne; daughters, Marie (Matt) LeClerc of Brownsburg, IN, Theresa (Todd) Alderson of Camden, SC; brother, Jerry Hipskind; sister, Lois Federspiel of Atlanta, GA. He is preceded in death by brother, David Hipskind and sister, Norma Hipskind. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd. with calling 1 hour prior. Msg. John Suelzer officiating. Calling also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Burial in Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors by U.S. Air Force. Memorials to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School or Bishop Dwenger High School for tuition assistance or mass.