Graveside services for Albert Pippert Jr. 86, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 am, Monday, September 24, 2012, at Sutton Cemetery, west of Baldwin Junction. Albert Pippert died after a long illness at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS, September 20, 2012.
Albert was born August 25, 1926 in Worden, KS son of Albert Conard Pippert and Mary Catherine (Sutton) Pippert.
Albert married Betty V. (Allen) Pippert on August 27, 1949 in Ottawa, Kansas. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary in 2012.
Survivors include his wife Betty of the home, Sisters: Maxine Kirk of Wichita, KS, Delores Shelley (Bob) of Lawrence, KS, Mary Ann Kohler (Cecil) of Baldwin City, KS and Patty Ann Pippert Roper of CO, a brother Carl Kirk (Pat) of Raymore, MO. Sister-in-laws Carolyn Pippert & Dorothy Kirk, Lawrence, KS., Jean Pippert, Scranton, KS. Sons: Allan Pippert (Cindy), Bill Pippert (Terri) and Daren Pippert all of Lawrence, KS, Daughter Denise Willits (Richard) of Netawaka, KS, 8 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.
Those who preceded him in death are his parents, step-mother Esther Kirk Pippert, brothers Clifford Kirk, Jay Kirk, Ivan Pippert, and Stanley Pippert, & a grandson Joel Pippert.
In his early years he farmed in Vinland and Midland, Kansas. He loved working with animals, doing the farm chores and working with his hands. During World War II, he supervised German POWs on the Schultz’s farm. Albert was exempt from going to the war because of his farm status. He loved Country and Western music. Albert was the first of his siblings to own a motorcycle. He owned an Indian motorcycle. Albert’s love of farm & animals, music and motorcycle’s were passed on to his children. He worked for over 40 years for Martin-Marietta Quarry as a mechanic and a plant utility man. After retiring he was appointed a deacon of the LDS Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is established through Rumsey-Yost funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044 in Albert Pippert’s name.
Dear Betty and Family: We were saddened to hear of Albert’s passing. We know you must miss him considerably due to the many years that you were married. We hope you will be comforted by the gospel message that tells us that we will be reunited with our loved ones when we pass on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our Love, Kathy & Stephen Egbert (friends from the Wakarusa Valley Ward, Lawrence, KS)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pipperts at this sad time. Thinking of you all. Shirley & family
Albert and Betty joined the LDS church the same time we moved to Lawrence. Albert was a wounderful man. I enjoyed attending church with he and Betty. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Betty and your family.
My prayers for everyone.
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and heart