Paul Eugene Whipple (1936-2011)

WHIPPLE, RILL, MATSON, MARIENAU, SAMUELSON, LEICK

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/5/2012 at 13:43:07

From Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Home obituary, Story County, Iowa:

Paul Whipple

BORN: July 25, 1936

DIED: June 21, 2011

LOCATION: Story City, Iowa

Paul Whipple, 74, of Story City, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 21, 2011. A memorial service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City with lunch to follow.

Paul Eugene Whipple was born on July 25, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Wayne and Addie (Rill) Whipple. He graduated from Agency High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Matson of Randall, Iowa on June 9, 1956 at Elim Lutheran Church in Randall.

After moving his family from Madrid to Story City, he owned and operated Kak-L-Berry Farm on the edge of town where he raised chickens and taught his family the timeless lessons that they carry today. After moving into town, he worked at the high school for 8 years. While keeping the building clean and orderly, it was the lasting relationships with students and staff that he really maintained.

Paul enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors, gaining him the unofficial title, “Ranger”. While he enjoyed hunting, his true passion was fishing. Whether it was on the dock, shore, boat, or casual conversation, fishing always put a smile on his face. When not on the lake, Paul loved being with his family. From packing the house on holidays, to coffee after church on Sundays, he took no opportunity for granted. A humble and faithful man, he appreciated and respected all.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn of Story City, IA; two sons, Terry Dean (Jennifer Emmereth) of Tomah, WI and Dion Wayne (Brenda Wing) of Story City; one daughter, Tami Lynn (Tim Marienau) of Roland, IA; daughter-in-law, Lori (Hall) Whipple of Story City; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Danny Gene.

He is also survived by three brothers, Carl (Norma) Whipple, Charles Whipple, and Harold (Kay) Whipple; and two sisters, Miriam Samuelson and Ruth (Mel) Leick. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Richard and Maxine Whipple.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Riverside Bible Camp in Story City or the William R. Bliss Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa.

Memorial Service
June 25, 2011
11:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
604 Lafayette Ave.
Story City, IA 50248

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