Schipper, Gary "Skip" 1956-2024

SCHIPPER, MUILENBURG

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/18/2024 at 18:59:45

Mr. Gary “Skip” Schipper, age 68, of Hospers, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home.

A private family memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 26, with the Rev. Milton Sikkema officiating. All those who would like to gather with the family are welcome to join them for a meal and celebration of his life on Tuesday, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Hospers Community Center in Hospers. The Oolman Funeral Home in Hospers is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Dean was born on March 6, 1956, in Sheldon, the son of James and Annetta (Muilenburg) Schipper. He was raised in Hospers and graduated from the Floyd Valley High School, in Alton, before earning his bachelor’s degree in education from Northwestern College in Orange City.

Aside from a few years in Salt Lake City, Utah, “Skip” lived his entire life in Hospers. He enjoyed working as a mechanic at Ed’s Motor in Hospers and as a car salesman for several different dealerships in Northwest Iowa, most recently for Mulder Auto in Orange City.

Gary was a member of the First Reformed Church in Hospers. He enjoyed riding his Harley, golfing, playing softball, and watching any Iowa Hawkeye game. He looked forward to spending time with his family and was an important part of his nieces and nephews’ lives, as well as their children’s lives. He loved going to morning coffee at the local café and will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his welcoming personality and ability to befriend almost everyone he met.

Survivors include his siblings, Ronald Schipper, of Hospers; JoAnne, and her husband, Richard Roiko, of Sebeka, Minnesota; Jay Schipper, and his wife, Judy; and Jim Schipper, and his wife, Mavis, all of Hospers; a sister-in-law, Deb Schipper, of Rapid City, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister in infancy; a brother, Marvin Schipper; and a nephew, David Schipper.

Memorials will be given to the Special Olympics and the Special Youth Challenge.

Source: Oolman Funeral Home online obituary.