Paul L. HIPP

HIPP Paul L. 11/21/1929 - 10/06/2011 Paul L. Hipp, 81, of Norwalk, OH passed away Thursday evening at FTMC surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Norwalk on November 21, 1929 to Leander and Bertha (Fries) Hipp. He was a 41-year employee of the Maple City Ice Company where he started from the ground up to become President and CEO of the company for many years. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Norwalk, OH. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth A.; eight children, Sharon Mouch (Dan), Debra Winkle (Steve), Paulette Ewell (Jay), Pamela Reichert (Jerry), Carolynn Ciersezwski (Ed), Gregory Hipp (Diane), Thomas Hipp, and Kevin Hipp (April); 22 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles J. Hipp (Mary Ellen), Gerard C. Hipp (Patricia) and brother-in-law, Clarence Beat. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Charles (Ardyth) Franklin and Edward (Maryellen) Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Geraldine Hipp and Marcella Beat, and daughter-in-law Beverly J. Hipp. He was also preceded by his wife's parents, Thomas and Agnes Franklin and brother-in-law, Thomas (Shirley) Franklin, Jr. Friends may call on Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH, 44870 or St. Paul Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com