Spencer J. Kipping | Obituary

Spencer J.  Kipping, 86, of Waterloo, died Dec. 24, 2016, in Waterloo.  He was born Feb. 8, 1930, in Waterloo, son of the late Joseph and Grace Kipping (nee Andres). Spencer retired from Columbia Quarry and was a member of the Monroe County Democratic Club. He is survived by his children David (Nancy) Kipping, Dennis Kipping, Lori (Matt) Doerr, Robert (Jenny) Kipping, and Edward (Cathy) Kipping; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother Gloria (Leo) Thoma, Standford (Pat) Kipping, and Patsy Mitan; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ellen L. Kipping (nee Lerch), special uncle and aunt Fred and Clara Kipping; and brothers and sister Stanley Kipping, Gladys Oestriech and Steve Kipping. Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 27-28, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Pastor Matt Friz officiating. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Valmeyer. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to the Oak Hill Activity Fund.

Spencer J. Kipping

Spencer J.  Kipping, 86, of Waterloo, died Dec. 24, 2016, in Waterloo.

He was born Feb. 8, 1930, in Waterloo, son of the late Joseph and Grace Kipping (nee Andres).

Spencer retired from Columbia Quarry and was a member of the Monroe County Democratic Club.

He is survived by his children David (Nancy) Kipping, Dennis Kipping, Lori (Matt) Doerr, Robert (Jenny) Kipping, and Edward (Cathy) Kipping; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother Gloria (Leo) Thoma, Standford (Pat) Kipping, and Patsy Mitan; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ellen L. Kipping (nee Lerch), special uncle and aunt Fred and Clara Kipping; and brothers and sister Stanley Kipping, Gladys Oestriech and Steve Kipping.

Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 27-28, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Pastor Matt Friz officiating.

Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Valmeyer.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to the Oak Hill Activity Fund.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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