Kenneth W. Lipe, 92, of Sesser, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL.
He was born on March 30, 1930 in Makanda, IL to Carl and Bertha (Braswell) Lipe. He married Dorothy (Reiger) Lipe and she preceded him in death on August 20, 2019.
He is survived by his five children Mark Lipe of Rowlett, TX, Steve (Joni) Lipe of Scottsdale, AZ, Suzanne (Kevin Bailey) Lipe of DuQuoin, IL, Carl (Julie) Lipe of Denver, CO and Marvin Lipe of Marion, IL; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one on the way; 2 great great grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters Barb Benz of Murphysboro, Il and Toni Ferrel of Herrin and two brothers Paul Lipe of Mt Vernon, IL and Jim (June) Lipe of Makanda, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister Evelyn.
Kenny loved his Lord, his Bible and his family. He loved fishing and putting out a garden every year.
Graveside services will be on Friday October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Rev. Paul Lipe officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the Cemetery.
We will miss his stories of his past and of his best friend Joe Shane, his wit, his laughter and his embraces.
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