Ronald C. Lippens
July 21, 1946 — June 11, 2014
Ronald C. Lippens, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday evening, June 11, 2014, in Valley View Healthcare, Elkhart.
Ron was born July 21, 1946 in St. Joseph County, the son of the late Alphons and Irene (Burggraf) Lippens. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1966 - 1968.
Ron was a machinist working for several area manufacturing companies. He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka and the Cass County Conservation Club. Ron enjoyed motorcycling, camping, folk art painting and puttering around the garage. He loved dogs.
Ron’s surviving family includes his son, Nicholas Lippens of Mishawaka; Ron’s former wife and best friend, Roberta Lippens of Mishawaka; a sister, Barbara (Rick) Sayers of Hudson, Ohio; and nephews and nieces, Jared, Amy, Matthew, Corey and Megan.
Ron was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Chikar.
Services honoring Ron’s life will be held at 2 pm on Friday, June 20, in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Monsignor Bruce Piechocki leading the service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by VFW 360 / American Legion 161 Burial Squad.
Ron’s family will greet friends from 1 - 2 pm on Friday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Pet Refuge. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
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