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FRED TIPFER Obituary
Fred G. Tipfer, "Farmer Fred", age 64, late of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of St. John, IN passed away November 11, 2016. Devoted son of the late Jim and late Marge Tipfer. Loving brother of Dennis (Jean) Tipfer. Dearest friend of Ron and Bernie Vale. Fred was a retired employee for the Town of St. John, a member of Lake Hills Fire Department and the Knights of Columbus Queen of Angels Council #12154. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U.S. 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th St.) St. John. Memorial Mass Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY AT St. John the Evangelist Church- Day Chapel (corner of 93rd Ave. and Wicker Ave.) St. John. Private inurnment at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Queen of Angels K of C Council #12154 or the Lake Hills Fire Department in Fred's name would be appreciated. 219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com
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JOEY BALAZS
December 18, 2016
HI FRED. YOU LOOK VERY PROUD IN YOUR UNIFORM, LIKE OUR DADS. OUR MOMS ARE SISTERS. YOU MADE IT TO HIS HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. THERE IS YOUR FOLKS,OUR GRANDPARENTS,UNCLE JOHNNY,BOOTSIE HAVEN'T SEEN HIM IN YEARS!NEVER DID THANK YOU FOR RED BICYCLE,RODE IT UNTIL WHEELS FELL OFF.YOU REMEMBERED MY 66 HARLEY DAVIDSON AT MOMS FUNERAL.HEY HOW IS THE VIEW THIS CRATER LAKE FROM UP THERE.CHECK OUT THE MAROON BELLS A PAIR OF 14000[FEAT] WHAT A GIRL I HEAR THEY ARE ALL HEAVENLY BODY'S UP THERE. MY COUSIN SANDRA CHICAGO GOT ME A DOLL MY FIRST BIRTHDAY (TINY TEARS)A MONKEY THAT SAME YEAR (ZIPPY) FOR CHRISTMAS I WAS IN HORSEPISTOL YOU KNOW.HOPE THE DISTANCE DOESN'T KEEP US FROM BEING FRIENDS AND FAMILY.P.S.DENNIS# 1985 FLHTP SNAZZY DRESSER A REAL LOUISVILLE SLUGGER.
Eugene Magiera
December 15, 2016
Dennis, Sorry for the loss of your brother.Due to an illness, I wasn't able to attend.
Joan Bernacki
December 14, 2016
My sympathy to the Tipfer and Velligan families on the loss of Fred. My mother married your grandfather Ernest Tipfer in 1949 so saw Fred & James grow up.Then your grandfather & my mother moved to Fl.and I lost touch. God Bless. Joan Bernacki
Gerald Golvidis
December 14, 2016
I cannot even think of a time that it was not "Dennis and Freddy" together in our family. So, so much we all experienced together....especially as kids.....and wow those Velligan Christmas get togethers!
Freddy, you fulfilled your calling from God. He gave you a cross to bear and you not only accepted it, you made the best of it for 64 years. Because of that, you now have a very high place in heaven.--- Just where you deserve to be.
Hope to see you again.
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December 13, 2016
Will never forget you cousin, rest in peace. Char
at the Farmers Market
James Tipfer
December 13, 2016
at the 9-11 Park Memorial
James Tipfer
December 13, 2016
at the 9-11 park Memorial
James Tipfer
December 13, 2016
on his Tristar bike
James Tipfer
December 13, 2016
Fred & F-20 around 1985
James Tipfer
December 12, 2016
Fred and Salsa
James Tipfer
December 12, 2016
James Tipfer
December 12, 2016
taken at Superstition Mountian
James Tipfer
December 12, 2016
Fred at Goldfield at the Supersition Mountians
James Tipfer
December 12, 2016
No one could have been a better brother. You will be missed forever. I am glad I had these last few years with you. I miss my sidekick whenever I bike to the food store or Walmart or the Malls. Will take very good care of your Salsa she misses you too. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Rhonda Dimos
December 12, 2016
my buddy my cousin my friend . i will miss us talking and seeing you . i love you from the moon and back. say hello to kevin and tell him i miss him and love him soooo much.
Tina Wilson(nee Balazs)
December 12, 2016
You will be missed.Prayers are with your family. I remember searching for you in every 4th of July parade until you moved to Arizona.It was one of the highlights of that parade for me.
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