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Walter Gipprich Obituary
Walter P. Gipprich, 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 18th, in his Wyomissing residence. His wife, Patricia M. (Goheen) Gipprich, died on February 13, 2014. They celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, he was the only child of the late Walter J. and Rosalia (Otto) Gipprich.
He graduated from Mt. Penn High School and Albright College where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1947. Walter retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
He owned and operated Gipprich Jewelers in Shillington for 30 years, retiring in 1990, at which time two of his
children continued the family business.
Walter was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman
Catholic Church, Whitfield.
He is survived by eight children: Philip A. (Cindy), Mohnton; Peter M. (Maureen), Exeter Township; Richard G. (Ashley), Wyomissing; Mary Catherine, (widow of Ronald Yeager), Whitfield; Ann P. (Dennis) Stufflet, West Lawn; Abigail L. (Mark) Hunsberger, Shippenville; Amy E. Gipprich, Ephrata; and Margaret M. (John) Woodward, Wyomissing. He is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Tacy Gipprich, Shillington, and Donna Gipprich, Pottstown, as well as twenty grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Walter was predeceased by four sons: Walter B. Gipprich, Gregory O. Gipprich, Timothy L. Gipprich and Dennis C. Gipprich.
The Gipprich family would like to express their great
appreciation to his compassionate caregivers: Nancy Gaughan, Liz Rovira, Maria Modesto, Sally Gallen, Elainea Weitzel and Audrey McKinney. They would also like to thank the faithful Eucharist ministers from St. Ignatius.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 2810 St.
Albans Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, with entombment to follow at Gethsemane Mausoleum. Friends may call Monday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the church. Contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Church at the above address.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be
recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Gipprich
Sheri and Rusty Hoover
April 24, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Gipprich family. We share so many memories.
SJ
April 24, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Gipprich Family. I bought beautiful jewelry at the store for family and friends. Everyone was always very helpful in suggesting the right gift for the occasion. Believe it or not - Walter pierced my ears in the store in 1974. I bought a pair of gold hoops and still wear them!
Josie Staron
April 23, 2018
I am saddened to hear the passing of your father/ grandfather. Sending prayers and hugs. Sorry for your loss. If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Raphael B. OBrien
April 23, 2018
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Gipprich Family .
Pete & Jan Prydybasz
April 23, 2018
Our most heartfelt Sympathies for the Gipprich family. You are all in our prayers.
April 23, 2018
Love to the family!
Patrick, Mary, Tyler & Nathan Gipprich
Ken & Shelly Kreska
April 22, 2018
Prayers for your family.
Patricia Zweizig
April 22, 2018
To the Gipprich Family
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of your Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
Pat Zweizig
& my daughter Haley C. Z. Biondo
(Larry Alan Mosser Ex-Wife of 32 years.)
Carol Stuebner
April 22, 2018
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was very loved by all who knew him and he will be missed. I am sure he is now at peace and reunited with loved ones. May all the fond memories of you parents and of your dad especially help you through this very difficult time. God Bless.
Jean Schurr
April 21, 2018
Walter and Pat were exceptionally kind people whose smiles brightened the lives of all they met. They made the world a kinder place. Heaven has welcomed home a very special man.
Jeryl Kellett
April 20, 2018
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the entire Gipprich family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne Wysocki
April 20, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to all the Gip's and extended families. Many fond memories were shared by all. God bless you all and may you find comfort and peace. Hugs to you all. Ted and Jeanne Wysocki
Lisa McKeon
April 20, 2018
The staff of BAYADA Home Health Care extend our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time .
Beverly Pierce Hudock
April 20, 2018
My most sincere condolences to the Gipprich Family. You were all blessed to have shared in his love. May you find comfort in your memories and peace of heart. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Pierce Hudock
Gene and Kris Eubanks
April 20, 2018
Peggy, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Glanski
April 20, 2018
Gipprich Family please except our condolences from the Glanski and Raser families. He is so lucky to have all of you in his long life. I will pray for strength for you to move past this and come to a point where all you have left are the good memories
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