In Memory

Marvin L. Wippich (’61), 64, of Liberty, Mo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at home. Marvin was born in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Fred and Marian (Spaude) Wippich. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marilyn. Marvin received his bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia University, St. Paul and his master’s degree and a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Kansas. Marvin was an educator and administrator in Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Arizona and finally in Grandview, Mo. He served as a lay minister in Lutheran churches in Kansas, Missouri and Arizona, and was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Liberty. Marvin was an avid baseball and softball player and enjoyed golf in his later years. He enjoyed people; hugs were freely given to one and all. Marvin leaves his wife of 43 years, Barbara (Geiser) Wippich (’65); two daughters, Robin Wippich-Dienhart (Tom), and Kimberly McCann (Rob); three brothers, Fred Wippich, Jr. (Acad. ’47) (Ethel), Ellsworth Wippich (Acad. ’49) (Lois ‘56), and DeLloyd Wippich (’52) (Barbara); and four grandchildren, Calvin, Veronica, Sean and Claire.

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