William Joseph Kipen Obituary
We bid farewell to William Joseph Kipen (Dorr, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 24, 2024 at the age of 82. William Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Joseph Kipen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adam Kipen and Edna Kipen; his son James Adam Kipen; the mother of his children Sally Kipen; and his siblings, John, Eugene, Dick Kipen, Dolores Gensler, Marilyn Steffes, Ellen Simons and Jayne Goodman.
He is survived by: his children, Melissa King (Rich), Bill Kipen Jr., Michelle Harnish (Eric) and Kristina Scofield (Scott); his grandchildren, Jonathan "Bubba" Kipen, Tara King, Jason Kipen, April Kipen, Richard King (Laci), Marissa Jacobs (Brian), Mikayl Kipen (Kimberly), Hailey Kipen, Kendra Beals (Ryan), ShyAnn Modrak, Erica Bryan, Sarah DeMond, Chad Kipen, Brittany Kipen and James Kipen; his sisters, Louise Kiel, Linda Andres, Susan Welton (Craig) and Bettie Schaeffer (Cal); and his in-laws, Louise Kipen, Butch Simons and Larry Goodman. He is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 27th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home (4330 18th St, Dorr, MI 49323). A rosary was held on Friday, September 27th 2024 at 3:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM.
