Gary Hippe Obituary
Gary A. Hippe, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 16, 2024. He was born January 16, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Knute and Esther Hippe.
"As the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare, I leave here knowing we will someday see each other again." Gary loved music and cooking.
Gary is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hippe and daughter, Theresa (husband Joe) Tomforde.
He was preceded in death by Kevin Hippe, Darrell Hippe, Dennis Hippe, and Knute and Ester Hippe.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Gary and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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