Perry R. Lipps

PERRY R. LIPPS, age 83, of New Madison, OH, died Saturday March 22, 2008 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH with his loving family at his bed side. Born on March 24, 1924 in Eldorado, OH, he was the son of the late Harry Brian & Sarah Ellen (Fudge) Lipps. Preceded in death by his wife, Hazel "Tillie" (Weido) Lipps on May 31, 1993. Brothers, Ralph Lipps in 1977 and Carl Eugene Lipps in 2001.

Perry retired from Inland Manufacturing in Dayton, OH in 1986. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1943 to 1945 and the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1952. Member of the Eaton United Church of Christ, Life member and past commander of the V.F.W. Post 8066 and Life member of the St Clair Post 215 American Legion both of Eaton, OH. Member and past Master of the Bolivar Lodge #82 Free and Accepted Masons in Eaton, OH. Member Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, OH, member and past president of the Antioch Shrine of Dayton, OH and the Antique Cars. Member Fraternal Order of the Eagles at Richmond, IN, Moose Lodge at Greenville, OH, Ohio Post #0726 AMVETS, United Ancient Order of the Druids in Richmond, IN. He served on the Preble County Honor Guard for several years.

Survived by a special friend, Maggie Yoder of Celina, OH. Daugher and son-in-law, Carol & Gary Curl of New Madison, OH. Son and daughter-in-law, Doug & Jo Lipps of Eaton, OH. Brother, Emil Lipps of New Paris, OH. Sister, Iva Cameron Loy of Eaton, OH. Grandsons, Tony (Marta) Call of Richmond, IN, Travis (Deanna) Call of New Madison, OH and Erik (MaryAnn) Curl of Weaverville, NC. Great grandchildren, Jamie (Ryan) Seal of Fort Wayne, IN, Derek Bane of Eldorado, OH, Taylor Call & Austin Call both of New Paris, OH, Michael Bane & Logan Call both of New Madison, OH, Tristan Curl & Liam Curl both of Weaverville, NC. Great great grandson, Logan Seal of Fort Wayne, IN. Nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH with Rev Larry Ganger officiating. Interment will be in Greenmound Cemetery at New Madison, OH with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The family would like to give special thanks to the care givers and staff at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH, Reid Hospital and Health Care Services in Richmond, IN and Hospice of Dayton, OH.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or the Darke County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com