DONALD SIPE

Donald W. Sipe, of Neenah, age 82, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. He was born January 11, 1930 in Neenah, son of the late Glen and Ellen (Juhnke) Sipe. Donald married Glenna Stern on April 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on January 1, 1999. Donald retired from Kimberly-Clark after working there over 35 years. He was very proud to drive the bus for the Lawrence Duchow Orchestra throughout the Midwest. Donald enjoyed old time music, especially Polka. He was a member of Martin Luther Church of Neenah. Survivors include his four children: Jeffrey (Roxanna) Sipe, Albuquerque, NM, David Sipe, Menasha, Donald (Paula) Sipe, Appleton, Pamela (Stanley) Michael, McHenry, IL; eight grandchildren: Aiysha Sipe, Adam (Elizabeth) Sipe, Carmen (Daniel) Smith, Eric Sipe, Emily (Andrew) Baxter, Angela Michael, Melissa (Steven) Brewer, Justin Michael; seven great-grandchildren: Madison and Cavanaugh Sipe, Stone, Star and Ridge Smith, Ryan and Audrey Brewer; and two brothers-in-law: Jerry (Toots) Stern, Sagle, ID, Chub (Lorraine) Stern, New London; a sister-in-law, Jean (Jim) Yost, Omro; and numerous nieces and nephews and also relatives in North Carolina. Donald was preceded in death by a son, Dennis; and a great-granddaughter, Henrietta. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Martin Luther Church, 436 S. Lake St., Neenah, with The Rev. Richard I. Krahn II officiating. The visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in Hortonville Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in his name. The family would like to thank the staff of Alten Haus for making Dad feel at home. Also, to Heartland Hospice for making his last days comfortable.