Leo K. Lippert, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019. Leo was born in Boone, Iowa on June 13, 1930, to the late Leo and Rubena Lippert. He was baptized and confirmed in faith in the Lutheran Church. Leo married Betty Kienlen, the love of his life, on August 25, 1950, and they enjoyed 61 years together before her passing in November 2011. Leo was dedicated to his church and family and will be forever remembered for his caring heart, playful disposition, mischievous smile, and loving embrace. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by his family, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Rubena Lippert; his three siblings, Lehman, Melverna, and Veloise; and his spouse, Betty Lippert.
Leo is survived by his three children, Marsha Powers and husband, Pat, L. Ken Lippert and wife, Dina, and Mark Lippert, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved friends and relatives.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 18th, from 9am to 9pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, Oklahoma. Family will be in attendance from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
The funeral service for Leo Lippert will be held on Saturday, October 19th, at 10:00 am at Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Muenchow officiating. After lunch, Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 NW Grand Blvd., in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church or Concordia Life Care Community.
Visitation with Family Present
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Friday, October 18, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
3925 North Asbury Avenue
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Viewing will be Friday, October 18, 9am-9pm with family present from 6:30-8:30pm.
Funeral Service
Messiah Lutheran Church
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM
3600 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73112