David L. Pippenger: 1940 - 2008
David L. Pippenger, age 68, a resident of Blue Lake near Churubusco, died early Sunday, August 24, 2008, in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was receiving care from Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home and his loving and attentive family
David was born May 15, 1940 in Noble County, a son of the late Ted and Carnie (Herron) Pippenger. As a young man he formed an avid interest in airplanes, and became a certified pilot. He went on to fly and own many airplanes, and was very skilled in his aviation endeavors. He also greatly enjoyed boating, NASCAR, and his beloved Canada.
He was the owner/operator of the Churubusco Lift Truck, Inc. from 1985 until retiring in 2003.
On October 10, 1970 he was united in marriage to his wife of 37 years, Betty Jane Schiek. They lived at Blue Lake for many years.
His survivors include his wife Betty; their children Randy (Sandra) Pippenger of Rome City, Les (Laurie) Hossinger of Fort Wayne, and Teresa (Richard) (Pippenger) Hyser of Roanoke; four brothers, Phillip (Norma) Pippenger, Jim (Carolyn) Pippenger, and Ted (Terri) Pippenger all of Churubusco, and Dan (Linda) Pippenger of Gibson, Fla; four sisters Esther Anderson and Dorcas (Tod) Pressler both of Churubusco, Ruth Pressler of Columbia City, and Naomi (Paul) Coats of Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother Paul Pippenger.
There will be no calling hours or services. Sheets and Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is entrusted with the arrangements.
For those who wish memorials may be directed to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home 5910 Homestead Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814
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August 25th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Betty,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there were only words to help with your loss, I would give them to you.
Sincerely,
Chris & Sarah Tomlinson
August 26th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Betty & Kids: You have my deepest sympathy.
What a blessing a pleasure it has been for me to get to know David and all of you. I enjoyed David’s smile and his sincere heart. His love for all of you was quite evident. May his love for each of you rest in each of your hearts and memories.
pastor tim
August 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Betty and Family, I want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed spending time with both of you. I will keep your whole family in my thoughts & prayers. God bless & be strong through this difficult time.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Betty, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and want you to know we are saddened by Dave’s passing. To you and all of your family and close friends, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With heavy hearts we extend our sincerest condolences, Karl and Jo
August 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Betty,I heard you speak of Dave so many times I felt as though I knew him.My heart is aching for you and your children at this sad time in your journey together.I pray the love you shared will ease your pain.
Always your friend,Brenda
August 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Ive thought about all of you so much over the last few months. I will never forget Dave OR his Grandma’s lemonade:) Sending prayers your way to help ease the pain, grief is sooo painful.
The Chad Pequignot family
August 28th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Betty and Family,
I am saddened by the news of Dave’s passing. He was a great man and a very caring person. I feel so blessed to have shared a short bit of my life with him.
You all are so blessed to have had him in your lives. I know he is in the arms of God right now with no pain or sorrow. He will be with all of you always in your hearts….and mine too.
May God Bless you all now and always.
Sincerely,
Pat
September 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Betty and family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always cherish the moments when working for Dave at Churubusco lift truck, he taught me a great deal about the mechanical field. He was a Dear friend and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donnie Winebrenner
September 8th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Randy and family,
We were sorry to read in the newspaper about your father’s passing. You have our prayers and sympathy in your loss.
Steve & Donna Moran
Wolcottville, IN