Obit: Pipkorn, Ellen B. (1920 - 2012)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Beard, Castagner, Etsler, George, Giese, Pipkorn

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 06/14/2012

Pipkorn, Ellen B. (George) (15 SEP 1920 - 10 JUN 2012)

Ellen B. Pipkorn, 91, Westboro, died on Sunday, June 10 at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Westboro, with Bob Giese officiating. Cremainal inurnment will take place at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Westboro.

Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

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----Source: The Hemer & Dallmann – Kniewel Funeral Homes (Medford, WI)

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
September 15, 1920 in Hannah, Alberta, Canada

EDUCATION:
Graduate of Westboro High School

MARRIAGE:
May 2, 1942 in Jump River to Romane L. Pipkorn, and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2001

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE:
Worked at the Bert Etsler Grocery in Westboro, Westboro Cheese Factory for periods of time. Farmed in the Town of Westboro until 1963, then owned and operated Pip’s Citgo Service Station in Westboro for 18 years until retirement. She enjoyed camping, fishing, baking, flower and vegetable gardening. Her favorite retreat was to her trailer on the Flambeau River in the Park Falls area.

MEMBER OF:
First Lutheran Church, Westboro
Westboro Conservation Club
Premeau – Schauss VFW #7817 Ladies Auxiliary, Westboro

SURVIVING DAUGHTERS:
Nancy (Keith) Beard, Westboro
Linda Pipkorn, Wausau

SURVIVING SON:
Bob (Dawn) Pipkorn, Westboro

GRANDCHILDREN: 5
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 8
GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: 2

SURVIVING SISTER:
Dolores George of Milwaukee

DECEASED BROTHER:
Thomas George

DECEASED FATHER:
William B. George

DECEASED MOTHER:
Clara M. (Castagner)

DECEASED GRANDDAUGHTER:
Carrie Beard in 1984

OTHER INFORMATION:
In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to First Lutheran Church, Westboro or Premeau-Schauss VFW #7817 Ladies Auxiliary, Westboro.

Hemer & Dallman-Kniewel Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements