Robert Gerald Kipp

ROBERT GERALD KIPP, age 75 of Waldorf died on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic-Methodist Campus.

Born on February 4, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, he was the son of Gerald and Ethel (Roberts) Kipp. Bob graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1965. Following his schooling, Bob served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. Bob was united in marriage to Susan Brandt on August 16, 1969. Following his discharge, Bob began his career driving milk truck with Plum Valley Creamery. After the creamery closed, he continued to drive truck for Le Sueur Cheese Co. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and being in the outdoors. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Waldorf and American Legion Post #587.

Bob is survived by his wife, Susan of Waldorf; son, Ben (Carina) Kipp of Byron; daughter, Pam Uhlenkamp of Green Isle; and five grandchildren, Katelyn, Ashlyn, Brooklyn, Alivia, and Oliver. He is also survived by brothers, Jerry (Rosemary) Kipp, Jim Kipp, and Dennis (Ginger) Kipp; sisters, Shirley (Bob) Vogalsang, Sharon (Ron) Hanel, Jan (Marty) Tesch, and Jeanne Kipp; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Rod (Stacy) Brandt and sister-in-law, Hazel (Gary) Owens. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sandra; and brother, Larry.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the State Street Chapel (711 N. State St.) of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca from 4-7 PM. Visitation will also continue on Friday, one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. Burial will follow at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf.