Donald J. Lippiatt

Donald J. Lippiatt, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend age 90, passed away on August 31, 2022 at his home in Nashotah, Wisconsin. He was a man of peace, stability, and reason who lived a balanced life showing Christ like kindness and love to all who knew him. He was born on May 20, 1932 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Sox) Lippiatt in Salem, Ohio. Some of the things he enjoyed besides his family and friends were pistachios, pecan pie, butter pecan ice cream, and the Ohio State Buckeyes basically all things nuts including some of you reading this.
Don is survived by his loving wife, Ann; their children, David (Tina) Lippiatt, Jean (Ron) Schrimpf, and Amy (Chris Turner) Lippiatt; grandchildren, Jordon, Brock, Jacob (Hannah) and Emma Lippiatt; his sister, Jayne Limpose; and nephews Jeff (Debi)Lewis, Greg (Susan) Lewis, Richard (Lynn) Lewis and Jim Lippiatt. He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Elizabeth Lippiatt; sister, Mary Elinore Lewis; and nephew, Nick Limpose.
After Don graduated high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country during the Korean war. His many missions included rescuing fellow servicemen from the ocean. Don received an honorable discharge for his service to our country. He was extremely proud to have been able to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Don was a proud alumnus of Ohio State University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He specialized in rubber and plastics technology with a focus on injection molding.
Don married Ann M. Stein on 6/18/1960. Don and Ann traveled extensively throughout their 62 years of marriage, joined by their children and grandchildren. They enjoyed cross country skiing and hiking many of the national parks.
Don was also very active in his community. He was a member of the Rotary Club for many years and participated in Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He touched so many lives.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, W359N8512 Brown Street in Oconomowoc, with a visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to send a special thanks to all caregivers, especially Rene, Aletha, Dianna; also, the staff at ProHealth Home Hospice for the care and compassion they have given Don.
Memorials may be made in Don's name to Wisconsin Honor Flight or Multiple Sclerosis Association.