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1933 - 2011
 Mr. Rex C. Lippert, age 77 of Stanton, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born December 4, 1933 in Alma, the son of Lloyd and Leafa (Fuller) Lippert. He attended Alma Schools. On May 8, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as an airplane mechanic in Japan. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1953. On April 6, 1957, Rex married the love of his life, Phyllis Frost, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wheeler. He retired from Lobdell Manufacturing in Alma in 1996 after more than 35 years of employment. After retirement he continued to farm at home. He was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Edmore, and was a life member of the Burns-May VFW Post 5602 in Six Lakes. Rex is survived by his loving wife of nearly 54 years, Phyllis; children, Shelley (Michael) Garrod of St. Johns and Scott (Diane) Lippert of Stanton; grandchildren, Andy (Cheron) Lippert of Virginia, Erica Lippert of Saranac, Shannon (Mark) Puetz of DeWitt; step-grandson, Daryl Jones of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Lucas and Madison Lippert and Chloe, Gabriel, and Cullen Puetz; sisters, Patricia Prochasko of Texas and Jean (Gale) Phillips of Oscoda; sisters-in-law, Retha Lippert of Alma and Marvel Lippert of Grand Ledge; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Hailey Puetz; five sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church (530 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd., Edmore), with Rex's pastor, Rev. William Twynham officiating. Visitation at church will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the funeral. Burial with full military honors will be in Hillside Cemetery in Entrican. Memorial contributions in his honor may be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Opal Fugitt (Medlar)
Wednesday May 4, 2011 at
10:59 AM
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Sorry to hear of your loss :
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Diane Heether
Tuesday April 5, 2011 at
12:16 AM
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Phyllis I am so sorry for your loss. Margie keeps me updated on things. Cherish the memories of all the years you guys shared together. once again so sorry for your loss
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Tina Sleight
Monday April 4, 2011 at
7:48 PM
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Scott and Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. I hope the best for you and your family and I am here for you if you need anything at all. Thinking of you always.
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Pastor Wayne and Linda Hoedt
Monday April 4, 2011 at
11:07 AM
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Phyllis and Family. Linda and I send to you our heart-felt condolences for this sad time. However, we lift up the promise of the resurrection and reunion, guaranteed in the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus. May His peace be with you all!
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Larry Painter
Monday April 4, 2011 at
10:52 AM
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phyllis and family, I am very sorry about Rex All my prayers go with you.
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carol & bill reed
Monday April 4, 2011 at
9:17 AM
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So sorry to see Rex had passed. I didn't know he had been sick.Our prayers are with you and your family.
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CAROLYN HANSEN
Sunday April 3, 2011 at
6:34 AM
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Shelley-Phyllis-Scott and Families-I was sorry to read that Rex had passed away.We are down in South Carolina but when I read the paper online and saw this I wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you all at this sad time. I will keep you all in our prayers. Carolyn (Towne) Hansen
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Gale and Glenda Wing
Saturday April 2, 2011 at
7:52 PM
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To Phyllis, Scott and Diane and the rest of the family. Gale and I are on vacation now. I am sure he will be missed by everyone.Our sincere sympathy,will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Will see you when we get home.With Sincere Sympathy. Gale and Glenda Wing
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