Stanford J Kipping

STANFORD “FAT BOY” J. KIPPING, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Joseph C. and Grace (nee Andres) Kipping on March 6, 1934 in Waterloo, Illinois.

He married Anna Mae Button on February 21, 1957; she preceded him in death.  He then married Patricia Barcum on August 17, 1991 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked on the Springmeyer Freight Dock in St. Louis, Missouri for 25 years.

He was a Korean War Navy Veteran and member of the V.F.W. Post # 6504 in Waterloo, Illinois.

Stanford enjoyed playing horseshoes and washers. He also loved birdwatching and his flowers. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Baby.

He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois and was also a member of the Knight of Columbus #1134 in Waterloo.

Survivors:

Wife:                            Patricia Kipping                                                Red Bud, IL

3 Sons:                         Stanford (Rosemary) Kipping Jr.                       Red Bud, IL

Leo Kipping                                                     Red Bud, IL

Raymond Kipping (Toni Niermann)                  Red Bud, IL

2 Daughters:                 Grace (Jerry) Garris                                           Red Bud, IL

Teresa (Danny) Sellers                                      Waterloo, IL

2 Step-Sons:                 James (Kim) Clark Jr.                                       Red Bud, IL

Nathan Carl (Brenda) Neat                                Tulsa, OK

2 Step-Daughters:         Barbara Clark                                                    St. Louis, MO

Audrey (Joseph) Campbell                                Waterloo, IL

2 Sisters:                      Gloria (Leo) Thoma                                          Columbia, IL

Patricia Mitan                                                   Collinsville, IL

Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by               Parents, First Wife – Anna Mae, 3 Infant Sons, 3 Brothers – Spencer, Steve and Stanley Kipping and 1 Sister – Gladys Oestreich

Funeral Mass:                          11:00 am, Friday, March 31, 2017

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:                              Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:                               St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:                                Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday – 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:                              Family Choice