Earl Lipp

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Earl B. Lipp
Date Of Birth:March 5, 1920
Date Of Death:March 2, 2013
Service Date:His funeral will be at 1:00p.m. on (Wednesday) March 6, 2013 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Vaughn Hoffman officiating.

Visitation will be from 11:00a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Normal - Earl B. Lipp, 92 of Normal, passed away at 3: 49a.m. (Saturday) March 2, 2013 at his home. His funeral will be at 1:00p.m. on (Wednesday) March 6, 2013 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Vaughn Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery Downs, IL. Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Bloomington or to the donors choice.

Earl was born March 5th, 1920 in Downs, IL, the son of Eugene F. and Era Bradshaw Lipp. He married Margaret Wilson on June 20, 1948 at the Downs Methodist Church, she survives .

Also surviving are his daughter Marcia (Richard) Primm of Normal, IL, and one son Steven R. (Becky) Lipp of Shirley IL., and a sister Gladys I. Heldt of Sevierville Tennessee. He is also survived by his grandchildren , Sven (Becky) Nuesken, Colorado, Erik (Becky) Nuesken Normal IL, Jennifer (Eric) Vinsel , Peoria IL, Melanie Lipp, Normal IL and Sarah (Derek) Burnett Normal IL. Five great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson and one infant brother.


Earl was a self-employed watch maker for over 50 years. He was a volunteer at Gailey Eye Clinic in Bloomington and at Advocate Bro-Menn Hospital in Normal, as well as the former Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. He was a member of the Central Illinois Watchmakers Association and was a member of the Koda-Roamers and Photo Colorists Camera Clubs. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and his morning coffee group. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being with people. He will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be sent to his family at www.kibler-brady-ruestman.com
  • From: Kelly Brown
    Location:Heyworth, IL

    I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of meeting Earl at BroMenn while he so generously volunteered his time. He will be missed my many.

  • From: Marietta and Peggy  McManus
    Location:Downs, Illinois

    Dear Margaret and family, We send our sincere sympathy and condolences to you. Earl helped make up the strong fabric that is the community of Downs. He is a true native son. I know that Earl and Dad had a long standing friendship. Dad respected Earl's values and point of view. They enjoyed each other's company. When our dear ones leave us, they are free, blissful and can be everywhere at once. Look and listen for him in the wind or in the song of a bird, he'll be there for you. Sincerely, Marietta and Peggy

  • From: Jo Starr
    Location:bloomington il

    Marcia, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time. Jo Starr

  • From: Judy Ferrier
    Location:Towanda, IL

    Margaret (and family)...Jim and I are lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with Earl's loss. We have many good memories of the two of you over many years. One of my favorites was his "good humor" when you were the Bloomington Chorus's costume chairman. He was always willing to have a house full of women in varying states of undress as they got fitted for their costumes. And he even enjoyed the name "Father Feather" for his patience when he found yellow boa feathers all over the house for YEARS after we wore those yellow costumes. He is remembered fondly!

  • From: Larry Larkin
    Location:Georgetown, TX

    Dear Margaret & Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. I've known Earl since 1942 and have never met a finer gentelman in my 80 plus years. Sincerely, Larry Larkin

  • From: susie conlon
    Location:Normal,IL

    Margaret and family, heart goes out to you! Earl was great and good humor made Us laugh at condo dinner.May God surround you with his love and comfort you. My deepest Smypathy in loss of your husband Earl. I give you my support Susie conlon

  • From: Diana Powell Nelson
    Location:Normal IL

    Marcia & Richard and Steve & Becky, My sincerest sympathies in the loss of your father and father-in-law. He sounds like he was a truly wonderful person. You and your families are in my prayers. Diana

  • From: Pete Graves
    Location:Palos Park, IL

    Margaret, Steve, Marcia & families We were so sorry to hear that Earl had passed away. He was a great neighbor and friend to our family growing up. He was especially thoughtful to my Dad toward the end of his life. He will be missed. Pete, Ann, Nicholas & Natalie Graves