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Wayne Kipps Obituary

Wayne A. Kipps

Wayne A. Kipps, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Wayne was born September 6, 1952, in Tiffin, to the late Clarence R. and Margie M. (Simons) Kipps. He married Lynn (Bogart) in Tennessee October 23, 2011, and she survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include his son, Michael (Michelle) Kipps of Hanover, Pennsylvania; stepchildren, Mike (Sheri) Hawk of Tiffin, Tom (Amanda) Hawk of Green Springs, Melinda (Greg) Kiser of Tiffin, Jamie (Matt Fox) Hall of Bucyrus, and Cody (Brittany) Hall of Fremont; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Larry (Robin) Kipps of Tiffin.

Wayne worked as a carpenter and was a member of Tiffin Eagles. Wayne was a man of many talents; he enjoyed making many woodstrip canoes and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as well as all types of woodworking.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be a Celebration of Wayne's Life from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Tiffin Eagles in the Hickory room downstairs. Burial will be at Farewell Retreat Cemetery at a later date.

Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting family with their arrangements.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Mike Miller

June 30, 2025

My condolences Lynn, and the Kips family

Stephanie Hepp

June 30, 2025

Sorry for the loss of Wayne! What a wonderful person he was! He will be greatly missed!

Donna M Magers

June 30, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Been friends with Wayne for more years than I can count, he will be missed. RIP Wayne...

Peggy Driftmyer

June 30, 2025

Wayne has been a friend of mine for many years. His Dad worked with Father for years. We had many wonderful times and great memories to remember him by. He would help any of his friends out. He was a good friend to many and will be missed.

Karen Kuhn

June 30, 2025

Im so sorry to hear the news of Wayne passing. He will always be missed.
He was such a great person. So so sorry, Lynn

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