James H. Lippke Jr.

James H. Lippke Jr. obituary

James H. Lippke Jr.

Upcoming Events

Aug

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ltd.

5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007

Aug

4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Deer Creek Presbyterian Church

33 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044

James Lippke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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James H. Lippke Jr. "Big Jim", age 70, of Gibsonia, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Beloved husband for 48 years of Cheryl Lippke. Son of James and the late Fay Lippke. Loving father of William Lippke (Rochelle), and James Lippke (Jamie). Grandfather of Taylor, Brandon, Isabella, Makayla, and JJ. Brother of Dan Lippke (Ruth), and Tim Lippke (Kathy). He loved his family dearly, his children and his grandchildren were his everything. He was an avid car enthusiast, outdoorsman, loved to watch his westerns, and loved going on vacations with his family. Family and friends will be received at Schellhaas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA, 15007, on Sunday August 3rd, from 2-6 p.m. Service to be held at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, 33 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 on Monday, August 4th at 11am. Pastor David Wood officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schellhaas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ltd.

5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007

Aug

4

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Deer Creek Presbyterian Church

33 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044