Garold "Jerry" Stippich's Obituary
Garold “Jerry” Stippich, 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jenny (Blair) Stippich. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. He was also a member of American Legion Post 330, American Legion Riders, and Howard Bandelier Jr. VFW Post 2457. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver and retired from Yellow Freight, Fort Wayne. He enjoyed vintage cars, riding motorcycles, and collecting guns and knives. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Stippich and his granddaughter, Jasmine Stippich both of Columbia City. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Anna (Schaefer) Stippich in 2015. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Pastor David Stecker officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Hope For Animals, Fort Wayne or The Shepherd’s House, Fort Wayne.
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