Loren Fried Hipsher
Loren Fried Hipsher, age 88, of Crestline, died peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at his home after an extended illness. Loren was born, raised, and died on the family farm.
He was born, March 23, 1920 in Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio the son of the late Willis Dale and Edna (Fried) Hipsher. Loren graduated in 1938 from Tiro High School. He was a farmer for over 60 years and retired from the Ohio Steel Tube Company in Shelby. He was a member of Tiro United Methodist Church, where he served as trustee and usher for many years. He was a former school board member at Tiro School and was a member of the Crawford County Farm Bureau. As a young man, he played baseball for the Tiro Merchants and the Leesville Reds. He umpired baseball for high school and semi pro baseball games for many years. He was an avid sports fan and was and enthusiastic Cleveland Indians fan.
Loren is survived by his wife, Martha I. (Sonnanstine) Hipsher, whom he wed on September 30, 1940; his 8 children, Peggy and Richard Armstrong of Worthington, Donna and Chuck Dean of Crestline, Edna and William Albright of Plymouth, Loren E. and Rose Hipsher of Crestline, Mary and James Koeper of Charleston, SC, Debra and Ronald Lutz of Tiffin, Annette and Bradley Richards of New Washington, Timothy and Robin Hipsher of Crestline; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Glenna Hipsher of Newark; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Donald Hipsher,
W. Carl Hipsher, and a sister-in-law, Valeria Hipsher.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM with Pastor Peter Rohan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh. In lieu of flowers, memorial expressions may be made to the Tiro United Methodist Church. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
www.turnerfunralhomeshelby.com
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Family_of: Loren Fried Hipsher
Your_Name: Carl and Patsy Rankin
Date: 08-10-05
Condolence:
Please except our sincere condolences we know he was loved and respected by many.
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Family_of: LOren Hipsher
Your_Name: Skip Faulkner
Date: 08-10-06
Time: 11:17:01 -0400
Condolence:
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Hippie was a great person.I worked for hippie at the tubee in the sixties-he was a great boss and very fair the employees would do anything for him. I know he will greatly missed.
Skip Faulkner (woody)
Bradenton Florida
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Family_of: Hipshers
Your_Name: Sylvia LeClair
Date: 08-10-06
Time: 12:09:37 -0400
Condolence:
To Jim, Bill, and Carla, Sorry to read of your Uncle’s passing. Youe sister Penny took me to his house one time for a visit a long time ago. Hugs to you in this time of sorrow for your family. love, Sylvia Godby Leclair
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Lorna Ackerman
Date: 08-10-06
Time: 13:20:18 -0400
Condolence:
Brad and Annette and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.
Please accept my condolences…
Lorna Ackerman and family
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Don E. Pope
Date: 08-10-06
Condolence:
Martha Hipsher & Family
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so greatful to have known
“Loren” for all of these years. {He was an exceptional Man
and Baseball Catcher for the Tiro Merchants} With my deepest
Sympath to you Martha and your Family..
May God Bless You and Your Family…Love To All,
Don P.
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Bradley, Joan, Sean and Ryan Rankin
Condolence:
Hey Tiffany,Scott and family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I know how special he was to your family by the way you spoke about him. It was so incredible how your family took care of him through his final years, I know so many elderly people are not nearly as fortunate. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Take Care
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Shirley Fitz
Date: 08-10-06
Condolence:
Annette, Brad and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley and Russ
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Gene and Wiltrude Shull
Date: 08-10-07
Condolence:
Hippie may be gone, but he will always be remembered as a role model, friend and an outstanding family man who always had a kind word, with a smile and a twinkle in his eye.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Martha and the entire family.
Gene and Wiltrude Shull
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Ditz Family
Date: 08-10-07
Time: 18:28:08 -0400
Condolence:
Dear Bill, Edna, Scott, and Tiffany:
We are so sorry for you lose. We all have heard the wonderful stories about Loren and it is sad to see him go. It is truly amazing the amount of love and care that your entire family had for Loren. Our prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Please accept our condolences.
Love Always,
The Ditz Family
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Family_of: Loren Hipsher
Your_Name: Randy & Jan Pry
Date: 08-10-07
Time: 21:53:27 -0400
Condolence:
Martha and family,we would like to offer our prayers to you at this time.Loren was always a positive person,he always had a smile on his face and his hand out to shake yours or give you a pat on the back.I remember some of our youth group parties at your farm and we would end up playing baseball,and Loren would be there umpping or coaching.We had some great times,He will be missed.